We are looking for a Senior Controls Engineer to design, program, and support automation systems for high-volume manufacturing equipment. This is a hands-on technical role with responsibility for leading the controls scope of projects—from design through installation and startup.
Key Responsibilities
Lead controls engineering for automation and capital projects
Design and program PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems (Rockwell preferred)
Support equipment installation, commissioning, and startup
Troubleshoot and optimize machine performance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, IT, operations)
Guide and review work from vendors, system integrators, and machine builders
Required Skills
7+ years in controls/automation engineering
Strong experience with PLC programming (Rockwell)
Knowledge of HMI/SCADA systems (FactoryTalk, Ignition, etc.)
Understanding of electrical design, schematics, and troubleshooting
Experience with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, etc.)
Familiarity with machine safety standards
Numbers & Facts
Location
Charlotte, NC
Industry
Internet Services
Company Size
2,500 to 4,999 employees
Website
https://www.mastechdigital.com/
About Company
Mastech Digital (NYSE American: MHH) is a leading provider of Digital Transformation IT Services. The Company offers Data Management and Analytics Solutions, Digital Learning, and Remote IT Staffing Services with a Digital First approach. A minority-owned enterprise, Mastech Digital is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA with offices across the U.S., Canada, Europe, Singapore, and India.
Skills
Automationunmatched
Automation Engineeringunmatched
Automation Systemsunmatched
Capital Projectunmatched
Commissioningunmatched
Communications Protocolsunmatched
Control Engineeringunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Electrical Designunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Ethernetunmatched
Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
IP (Internet Protocol)unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Manufacturing Equipmentunmatched
Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
Project Controlunmatched
Project Designunmatched
Project Estimatesunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
Startupunmatched
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)unmatched
System Integration (SI)unmatched
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