Controls Engineer (Early Career)

Suffolk , Virginia Electrical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringElectrical Engineering 28 days ago

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Summary: Seeking an early career Controls Engineer to program, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, HMI, and MES systems in a coffee manufacturing facility.

  • Requirements:

    • AS or BS in Electrical Engineering or related field
    • 2 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment
    • Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs (SLC500, PLC5, ControlLogix)
    • Familiarity with Wonderware InTouch/InTrack
    • Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, SQL, MS Office
    • Understanding of industrial controls and electrical systems (up to 480V)
    • Knowledge of NEC, NFPA-70E, and ISA standards
    • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics

  • Preferred Skills:

    • Food manufacturing industry experience
    • Familiarity with VFDs, industrial networks (TCP/IP), and server security

  • Responsibilities:

    • Program, maintain, and troubleshoot control systems including Allen-Bradley and Wonderware platforms
    • Perform preventive maintenance and disaster recovery for plant control systems
    • Support electrical troubleshooting; assist with mechanical or instrumentation issues
    • Design/update HMI/MMI screens for equipment interfaces
    • Maintain documentation for control system updates
    • Perform audits/calibration of instrumentation
    • Install/test/repair pneumatic/mechanical instruments as needed
    • Maintain electrical systems/components across the plant
    • Order necessary parts/components for repairs/installations


Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

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