Automation Controls Engineer

Location: Hickory
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities: • Create and modify Allen Bradley PLC programs for our fiber optic cable production plant. • Design and implement new control systems projects. • Mentor and train junior controls engineers • Manage the controls engineering scope of process improvement, capital expansion, and obsolescence mitigation projects. • Implement robust, cost-effective automation and process machine control systems. • Interface with external system integrators to successfully deliver fully integrated process equipment systems to 's facility. • Participate in all phases of the project including design, fabrication, off-line integration and testing, installation, production start-up support, training of plant personnel, and technology transfer. Independently follow construction of equipment in vendors' facilities. Work Hours and Schedule : • Nominal working hours are M – F, 8 AM – 5 PM. Educations and Experience: • BSEE / BSCS / BSME / BSMET with 4 years manufacturing experience working with PLCs / HMIs / VFDs controlling process and automation equipment; other engineering will be considered with relevant work experience. Required Skills: • Must have experience in programming of Allen Bradley ControlLogix v20 systems or higher and the ability to generate, debug and modify PLC code – ladder logic, structured text and function block diagram. • Must be able to generate and interpret electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical 2023 for systems design including control panel layouts, component documentation, and schematics. Prepare initial CAD design layouts of both complete electrical controls systems and control sub-sections. Review electrical drawing packages for conformance to standards. • Must have the ability to reach fundamental understanding of process issues utilizing sound troubleshooting skills. • Must have experience in programming of HMI / SCADA systems programming in a plant environment including higher level communications protocols. • Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, machine/motion control systems, electro-mechanical systems, VFD and Servo programming, communication protocols, and practical application. • Ensure proactive safety measures for all equipment and processes. Seeks to identify and correct potential safety or environmental issues using NEC, NFPA, and other pertinent safety codes. Ensure safety procedures, such as Lock-Out Tag-Out, are always followed. • Work closely with support technicians to resolve equipment issues. • Capable of executing project assignments, in a team-based environment, with minimal supervision. • Thoroughly carry out assignments to completion. Desired Skills: • Extrusion and cable winding experience • Entrepreneurial (able to conceive and design a control system never demonstrated). • Visionary (understands the big picture and can project this view). • Knowledge of legacy controls equipment, networks, and software. • Experience with the OSI PI (historian) interface. • iFix 5.9 or higher experience • Beckhoff PLC experience. • Strong written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. EDS014

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