Senior Controls Engineer

Senior Controls EngineerDuration: PermanentSalary: $120,000 - $140,000Location: Onsite | RTP, NC (moving to Benson, NC)Travel: Up to 20% domestic and international travelRelocation: Available for strong candidates

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Must-Haves:BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field8+ years of industrial controls/automation experienceExpert-level Siemens and Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC programming and commissioningExperience authoring and enforcing controls standards used by engineers, OEMs, and vendorsStrong knowledge of ISA-88 Batch Control principlesExperience reviewing and approving OEM controls architecture, PLC code, and HMI standardsFunctional Safety expertise:IEC 62061IEC 61508ISO 13849SIL-rated safety systemsExperience with machine vision systems (Cognex, Keyence preferred)Knowledge of Ethernet/IP, Profinet, EtherCAT, OPC UA, and ModbusExperience with robotics, conveyors, servos, VFDs, and automated material handling systemsTechnical leadership/team lead experienceU.S. Person requiredPlusses:SCADA development experience (Ignition, FactoryTalk, Wonderware)Experience with MES/SCADA integrationsRobotics experience (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA)AGV integration experiencePython or C++ experienceBackground working for OEMs or System IntegratorsExperience in automotive, aerospace, defense, chemical, metals, or greenfield manufacturing environmentsDay-to-Day:Serve as the technical lead for controls engineering and automation standardsOwn site-wide controls architecture, software standards, and OEM equipment specificationsEnsure OEM-delivered equipment aligns with established internal automation standardsReview and approve PLC code, HMIs, safety systems, and controls designs from vendorsLead FAT/SAT activities and travel to OEM sites during equipment acceptance testingSupport commissioning and startup of new production equipmentDrive integration of robotics, vision systems, AGVs, conveyors, and material handling equipmentDefine and maintain safety PLC standards and functional safety requirementsPartner with vendors, OEMs, integrators, and internal engineering teams to ensure successful deploymentsTroubleshoot complex controls, networking, and automation issuesJob Description:Insight Global is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer for a leading advanced manufacturing client in North Carolina. This is a staff-level technical leadership role focused on automation standards, controls architecture, and OEM equipment integration for a large-scale facility expansion. The ideal candidate has deep Siemens and Allen-Bradley controls expertise, experience authoring controls standards, and the ability to lead vendors and engineering teams through equipment design reviews, FATs, commissioning, and startup activities. xzbcwsv This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning automation strategy, driving consistency across production systems, and serving as the controls subject matter expert for a highly automated manufacturing environment.