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Advanced Controls Engineer Jobs in North Carolina

Daniels Health

Senior Controls Engineer

Durham, NC · Hybrid

$125K - $141K/yr

Design, develop, program, and maintain PLCbased control systems for advanced medical waste ... a controls or automation engineering role * Strong PLC and HMI programming experience with ...

Daniels Health

Senior Controls Engineer

Dallas, NC · Hybrid

$125K - $141K/yr

Design, develop, program, and maintain PLCbased control systems for advanced medical waste ... a controls or automation engineering role * Strong PLC and HMI programming experience with ...

Daniels Health

Senior Controls Engineer

Charlotte, NC · Hybrid

$125K - $141K/yr

Design, develop, program, and maintain PLCbased control systems for advanced medical waste ... a controls or automation engineering role * Strong PLC and HMI programming experience with ...

Actalent

Controls Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$82K - $106K/yr

Controls Engineer II The Controls Engineer designs, programs, and integrates software and hardware ... Strong mathematical skills, including the ability to apply advanced concepts such as exponents ...

Actalent

Controls Engineer

Burlington, NC

$90K - $110K/yr

Controls Engineer The Controls Engineer will lead the design, programming, integration ... This individual will provide advanced technical support to plant and maintenance personnel and act ...

Constellation Search Group

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Controls Engineer

New Bern, NC · On-site

$110K/yr

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for planning, designing, and executing electrical ... Facilitate advanced troubleshooting and repair of equipment in conjunction with maintenance and ...

Wilmington Machinery LLC.

Controls Engineer

Wilmington, NC · On-site

$70K - $91K/yr

... advanced manufacturing systems. Wilmington Machinery is actively expanding its offerings into new ... Role Description The Controls Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Wilmington, NC. This ...

Corning

Controls Engineer

Hickory, NC · On-site

$74K - $96K/yr

As part of the OCS Technology Automation Development Group, the Controls Engineer will contribute to the development of advanced automation solutions that drive manufacturing innovation. This is a ...

Corning

Controls Engineer

Hickory, NC

$74K - $96K/yr

As part of the OCS Technology Automation Development Group, the Controls Engineer will contribute to the development of advanced automation solutions that drive manufacturing innovation. This is a ...

Corning

Controls Engineer

Hickory, NC · On-site

$74K - $96K/yr

As part of the OCS Technology Automation Development Group, the Controls Engineer will contribute to the development of advanced automation solutions that drive manufacturing innovation. This is a ...

Corning

Controls Engineer

Hickory, NC · On-site

$74K - $96K/yr

As part of the OCS Technology Automation Development Group, the Controls Engineer will contribute to the development of advanced automation solutions that drive manufacturing innovation. This is a ...

Corning

Controls Engineer

Hickory, NC · On-site

$74K - $96K/yr

As part of the OCS Technology Automation Development Group, the Controls Engineer will contribute to the development of advanced automation solutions that drive manufacturing innovation. This is a ...

Corning Inc.

Controls Engineer

Hickory, NC · On-site

$89 - $122/hr

As part of the OCS Technology Automation Development Group, the Controls Engineer will contribute to the development of advanced automation solutions that drive manufacturing innovation. This is a ...

Corning

Controls Engineer

Hickory, NC · On-site

$74K - $96K/yr

As part of the OCS Technology Automation Development Group, the Controls Engineer will contribute to the development of advanced automation solutions that drive manufacturing innovation. This is a ...

Munters

Electrical & Controls Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Advanced experience programming DDC/PLC controllers. * Advanced knowledge of Automated Logic Controls (ALC) Web CTRL is highly preferred. * Experience with AutoCAD Electrical. * Strong understanding ...

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Mastech Digital

Controls Engineer III

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$65/hr

... advanced manufacturing equipment in a high-volume production environment. This role will require a ... controls engineering experience Responsibilities: In this role you will serve as an electrical ...

Vulcan Elements

Controls Engineer

Benson, NC · On-site

$67K - $87K/yr

As the Controls Engineer you will own controls execution for the magnet equipment portfolio within ... Advanced Automation & System Integration : Drive the integration and commissioning of robotics ...

Mastech Digital

Sr. Controls Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$63/hr

We are seeking a highly experienced senior controls engineer to support the design, installation, start-up, and debugging of advanced manufacturing equipment in a high-volume production environment.

Mastech Digital

Sr. Controls Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$63/hr

We are seeking a highly experienced senior controls engineer to support the design, installation, start-up, and debugging of advanced manufacturing equipment in a high-volume production environment.

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for advanced controls engineer in North Carolina is $87,766.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,900.00 and $98,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior Controls Engineer

Daniels Health

Bessemer City, NC • Hybrid

$125K - $141K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

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Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Daniels Health is seeking an experienced Senior Controls Engineer to join our growing US engineering team and help design, build, and optimize the next generation of automated medical waste processing systems. This is a handson, highimpact role where you will work at the intersection of PLC control systems, robotics, and machine vision in safetycritical, highthroughput industrial environments. If you enjoy complex automation challenges and want your work to have meaningful impact across healthcare safety and environmental outcomes, this role offers both technical depth and scale.
 
Daniels Health is a global leader in healthcare waste management and infection prevention, partnering with hospitals and health systems across the United States and internationally.
 
We are experiencing strong and sustained growth, driven by expanding healthcare demand and continued investment in automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing. This is a hybrid role. Travel will be required throughout the USA and Canada and some other overseas locations. Travel to Taylor, Michigan will be required for Induction training. 
What You Will Do:
  • Design, develop, program, and maintain PLCbased control systems for advanced medical waste processing equipment,
  • Integrate, program, and commission industrial robots for material handling, sorting, and automated processing
  • Design, implement, and optimize machine vision systems for detection, classification, inspection, and process verification
  • Train, tune, and validate vision models to ensure accuracy, robustness, and regulatory compliance
  • Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, robotics, and software engineering teams to deliver fully integrated automation solutions
  • Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and rootcause analysis across controls, robotics, and vision systems
  • Prepare and review electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic control drawings for new equipment and system upgrades
  • Develop system documentation including functional specifications, control narratives, operator manuals, maintenance documentation, and validation protocols
  • Ensure all control system designs comply with applicable US medical waste, environmental, and machine safety regulations
  • Work closely with suppliers, system integrators, and external service providers to deliver projects on time and to specification
  • Drive continuous improvement in automation performance, reliability, safety, and sustainability
About You:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline
  • 8+ years of experience in a controls or automation engineering role
  • Strong PLC and HMI programming experience with platforms such as AllenBradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, or Automation
  • Direct Handson industrial robotics experience including programming, commissioning, and safety integration (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Hyundai, or similar)
  • Strong machine vision experience using Cognex, Keyence, OpenCV, or comparable systems
  • Solid understanding of industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and OPC UA
  • Experience with motion control, servo systems, and safetyrated automation components
  • Ability to read and create electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings
  • Experience working in regulated or safetycritical environments such as medical, pharmaceutical, or waste processing is highly desirable
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problemsolving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across crossfunctional teams
  • Ability to work independently and manage projects with multiple stakeholders and vendors
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
Why Join Daniels?
  • Work on largescale, complex industrial automation systems with realworld impact
  • Be part of a rapidly growing organization investing heavily in robotics, machine vision, and advanced controls
  • High autonomy with strong engineering influence and endtoend system ownership
  • Career growth aligned with a scaling US and global business
  • Purposedriven work in a highly regulated, safetycritical environment
$125,375 - $141,079 a year
"The pay range for this position is $125,375to $141,079 salary. Actual compensation within this range will depend on factors unique to each candidate, such as prior experience, skill, certifications, and work location. Pay variations by location reflect local conditions and differences in the cost of labor. 
 
At Daniels Health, we are committed to supporting our employees' well-being, work-life balance, and career growth through a comprehensive benefit package. Eligible employees enjoy benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans with company match contributions, paid vacation and sick time, wellness resources, life insurance, and professional development opportunities."
Check out what our engineering teams do!
 
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