Controls Engineer

Technical Source is looking for an Automation Engineer to join our Automation & PLC Services client. In this role, you’ll help design, configure, and support PLC-based control systems that power critical operations for our customers.

This is your opportunity to grow your expertise in PLC, HMI, SCADA, and IIoT/Industry 4.0 technologies while working on meaningful projects that drive efficiency, safety, and innovation.

What You’ll Do:

• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain PLCs for both OEM skids and custom process equipment
• Configure SCADA solutions, local historians, and integrations with 3rd-party systems (e.g., DeltaV, OSI PI)
• Develop functional requirements and detailed design documentation for automation projects
• Support FATs, SATs, and commissioning activities at customer sites
• Assist with aftermarket support including updates to control strategies, small-scale expansions, and process optimization
• Migrate existing PLC programming to Emerson Rx3i and modify GE iFIX databases/graphics as needed
• Review vendor design packages and work with contractors on panel/equipment installations
• Perform loop checks, final testing, and startup support alongside plant personnel
• Travel within NC, SC, and VA (approx. 25%)

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of experience with PLC/HMI configuration, troubleshooting, and commissioning
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, control panel installations, and industrial networking
• Strong documentation skills and ability to collaborate across engineering and customer teams
• Willingness to travel regionally to support customer projects

Take the next step in your engineering career and join a team that values precision, problem-solving, and innovation.