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Controls Engineer in Statesville

Energy Jobline ZR · Statesville, NC

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Level
Engineer
Team
Controls
Industry
Industrial
Posted
11 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Energy Jobline ZR (industrial) in Statesville, NC.

Tools it names
PLC, Automation, EHS / safety

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How this role compares

Against 35 other live controls postings in North Carolina.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $108k–$154k, from 6 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Automation 78%
  • ✓ PLC 72%
  • Robotics 36%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 31%
  • AutoCAD 25%
  • MES 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for EHS / safety, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Design, program, and test control systems using PLCs, relays, timers, and other industrial automation components.
  • ◆Create and maintain accurate engineering documentation, including schematics, layout drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), product manuals, and technical bulletins.
  • ◆Develop test procedures and tools to validate product performance and ensure reliability.
  • ◆Support production and field technicians by troubleshooting control system issues.
  • ◆Collaborate with software engineers on PLC logic and HMI development.
  • ◆Research and implement cost-effective, innovative control solutions to enhance product performance.
  • ◆Create and deliver technical training materials for internal teams and customers.
  • ◆Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (NEC, UL 508A, OSHA, NFPA).
  • ◆Occasionally travel (
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Overview

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