Control Systems Engineer - Asheville

Control Systems Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Control Systems Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will design and develop control systems for complex industrial equipment across a variety of customer applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams — including engineering, project management, and end-users — to deliver high-performance automation solutions on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop control architectures for industrial automation equipment
• Translate customer and application requirements into complete control system designs
• Lead engineering efforts across multiple concurrent projects, serving as both technical contributor and project lead as needed
• Develop Bills of Material (BOMs) and support procurement of control system components
• Author automation programs spanning PLC, HMI, and robotic platforms
• Collaborate with mechanical designers, drafters, and technicians throughout the build cycle
• Engage directly with end-users during design reviews, commissioning, and acceptance testing
• Uphold quality and continuous improvement standards in all engineering activities
• Apply Lean and Industry 4.0 principles to streamline design and build processes

Required Skills & Technical Expertise

• Proficiency in industrial electrical systems design and applicable codes and standards
• Hands-on experience with PLC and motion control platforms, including ladder logic and structured text programming
• HMI development and human factors design
• Robot programming and system integration
• Vision system configuration and integration
• Pneumatic circuit design and implementation
• Control panel hardware design, layout, and specification
• High-level programming languages (e.g., C#, Visual Basic, or equivalent)
• IT/OT network architecture and industrial communication protocols
• SQL-based manufacturing data systems and historian platforms
• CAD tools for electrical schematic design (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or equivalent)

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of hands-on controls engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment preferred