Controls Engineer

job summary:

Join Our Client in Middlesex, NC as a Controls Engineer! Innovate with a manufacturing leader. Bring your Engineering degree and 2+ years of experience to design electrical systems, advance Industry 4.0 automation, and drive plant safety.

location: Middlesex, North Carolina job type: Contract salary: $58.80 - 82.23 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Standardize electrical systems, PLC logic, and safety controls across the plant to ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Lead Industry 4.0 initiatives by developing PLC data architectures, real-time dashboards, and predictive maintenance alerts.
• Design, implement, and optimize electrical systems for equipment, tooling, fixtures, and automation projects.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot manufacturing processes, drive error-proofing, and execute CapEx initiatives.
• Implement Lean Six Sigma tools and EHS safety programs to improve process efficiency and carbon footprint.

qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred) from an accredited institution.

Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with hands-on electrical design and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred experience with Industry 4.0 tools, PLC programming, automation projects, and EHS electrical safety standardization.

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.