Senior Controls Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer

Continue Your Career as a Senior Controls Engineer in a Growing Company

Did you love building as a kid? Do you enjoy taking something apart, just to figure out how to put it back together? Do you geek out on robots? Our engineers drive packaging innovation, creating new ways to improve – and increase – performance. We're passionate about designing custom equipment that exceeds our customers' expectations. Our engineers partner closely not only with our customers, but also with peers across sales, manufacturing, and assembly.

Do we have your attention? Keep reading.

The Senior Controls Engineer's primary focus is to design, program, troubleshoot, implement and test the electrical control system for automated packaging machinery. As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will lead the full project lifecycle - from functional specification analysis to final on-site commissioning - ensuring all systems meet company standards, safety regulations and customer requirements. The position reports to the Controls Engineering Manager and is located in our Rocky Mount, NC office. In this role you will...

• System Design & Programming:
  • Develop and debug PLC and HMI programming (primarily Rockwell, Siemens, and Omron).
  • Design electrical schematics and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Implement precise motor control utilizing VFDs and Servo systems.
  • Configure Fieldbus communications (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, etc.) and data acquisition systems.
• Project Lifecycle & Documentation:
  • Standards Adherence: Follow and enforce standard procedures for the creation of all technical documentation, functional specs, and training materials.
  • BOM Management: Create and maintain accurate Bills of Material (BOM) coordinating with our ERP system to ensure project completion and procurement accuracy.
  • Quality Control: Assist in the creation of checklists for system testing and debug phases.
• Engineering Change & Maintenance:
  • ECR Evaluation: Review Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) to assess technical impact, cost, and safety.
  • Obsolescence Management: Work with product line managers and aftermarket sales to evaluate electrical components for obsolescence; identify, test, and implement modern replacements to maintain machine longevity.
• Collaboration & Field Support:
  • Coordinate directly with Production to oversee assembly and hardware integration.
  • Travel (up to 15%) to customer locations for installation, service, and commissioning.
  • Provide in-house and on-site technical training for employees and customers

Who we're looking for?

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Technical School degree, or equivalent proven work experience in control software design.
• Minimum 7 years of automation controls and programming experience. Specific experience in packaging machinery is a significant plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical.
• Working knowledge of I/O hardware, signal conditioning, field devices, sensors, and machine safety standards.
• Ability to lead and work within a cross-functional team (Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Production, and Field Services) with the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms. Demonstrated literacy in ERP systems for BOM creation is a plus

What's in it for you?

There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.

In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. The education and experience you bring to a role with us matter. Placement within our salary range is determined based upon years of directly relatable experience for your position. These components, along with local and national compensation survey data, contribute to deciding a candidate's potential starting rate of pay.

Total compensation includes your pay, potential short-term incentive opportunities, comprehensive medical/dental/vision programs, as well as life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off programs, a retirement savings plan with a company match, and a wellness program. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!

ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges.