job summary: Controls Engineer for an immediate direct hire role south of Charlotte, NC. This key position will be responsible for the leading of system process controls ensuring plant efficiency to its maximum capacity. This person will provide day to day support to the production teams minimizing production downtime. The right person for this role will be a proven team player and passionate about driving technology and process. This hands on engineer will have 8+years experience in process control and automation with Rockwell Allen-Bradley hardware. This person will also bring a balanced engineering background from control systems development to managing legacy systems, ideally with Wonderware platforms experience, (but not a Must). Proven knowledge of PLC program with ladder logic programming and troubleshooting. If this role sounds like you, apply now to become a key player to this growing team! location: Montclaire, North Carolina job type: Permanent salary: $120,000 - 130,000 per year work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Lead system process controls ensuring plant efficiency to its maximum capacity.Design, program, update, test and troubleshoot plant automation and control systems related to manufacturing lines.Provide day to day support to the production teams to minimize any downtime.Program PLC system settings and act as primary POC for PLC control issues and upgradesDesign, implement, and support DCS, PLC, HMI, and SCADA software for control systems and equipmentParticipate on project teams in the development of control/instrumentation system specifications and support factory acceptance testing of new equipment systems.Install software updates with the latest versions.Support Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)Provide hardware and software application support assistance to maintenance and production.Work with others in the Engineering dept. to maintain the plant's process networks.Update, modify, and continuously improve existing controls systems including ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, hydraulics, and pneumatics distribution and control Requirements Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field along with min 8 years of experience in process control and automation in a similar roleA balanced engineering background from control systems development to managing legacy systems.Experienced in Rockwell/AB hardware is a must.Experienced in Wonderware platforms is a plus but not mandatory.Experience in power / NFPA70E would also be a plus.Must possess a positive team attitude with a desire to grow and develop a solid team environmentControl Logix #randstadengineering qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedEducation: Bachelors (required) skills: ControlsControlsAllen BradleyRockwellNFPA70EWonderware platformPLCMfg Execution SystemsAutomationControl Logix Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.