PLC Controls Engineer - Newton - Tekberry

    Tekberry
    Tekberry Newton

    18 hours ago

    Description
    Title: PLC Controls Engineer
    Pay Rate: $ $54.00/HR DOE
    Employment Type: Contract - 12 months
    Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (flexible) - 100% On-site
    Location: Newton, NC
    Job Code: CRNGJP
    Tekberry is seeking an experienced PLC Controls Engineer to join our client, a global manufacturing leader recognized for excellence across multiple engineering and technology platforms. As a Tekberry W2 employee, you will have access to health benefits.
    Position Overview:
    The PLC Controls Engineer will provide second-level technical expertise in PLC-based troubleshooting, controls hardware, and wiring to support new production line installations. Working under the direction of a Senior Controls Engineer, this role will focus on implementing improvements to enhance manufacturing efficiency, reliability, and safety. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on electrical and controls experience, with solid knowledge of Allen-Bradley and Rockwell systems.
    Key Responsibilities:
    • Provide 2nd-level technical support for PLC-controlled systems, including troubleshooting, wiring, and hardware integration.
    • Support new production line installations and commissioning activities.
    • Collaborate with senior engineers on controls system design, testing, and validation.
    • Participate in all phases of project execution, including design, fabrication, off-line integration, installation, and production start-up.
    • Conduct system diagnostics and perform root cause analysis for electrical and controls issues.
    • Assist with equipment layout, controls wiring, and documentation updates.
    • Train plant personnel on basic operation and maintenance of control systems.
    • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, reliability, and performance.
    Required Skills & Experience:
    • 4+ years of hands-on experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell preferred), HMIs, drives, and safety systems.
    • Strong understanding of controls hardware, wiring, and troubleshooting - electrical aptitude required.
    • Solid foundation in structured programming and system integration, with emphasis on hardware implementation.
    • Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment supporting automation systems.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate effectively across teams.
    • Demonstrated ability to work independently on project assignments with minimal supervision.
    Education
    • Associate degree (AAS) or higher in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, or a related field preferred.
    • Additional 3 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education (for a total of 10 years).
    Additional Details
    • Candidates must be comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment supporting multiple production lines.
    • We need hard-working, reliable employees. Tekberry offers a $100 payment for referrals
    • Tekberry Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.
    • Tekberry, Inc is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).
    • By submitting your resume, you are explicitly consenting to receive communications from our organization via text message. Rest assured all our texts are sent by real people and we look forward to a conversation with you about this job
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