Automation Controls Engineer in Charlotte

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Automation Controls Engineer

Company: Markdom
Department: Engineering
Position: Controls Engineer
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Markdom is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to support, develop, and improve the automation and control systems within our automotive manufacturing operations. This position will be responsible for PLC programming, robotic systems, electrical controls, troubleshooting, equipment launches, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment.

The ideal candidate has experience working in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment and is comfortable troubleshooting equipment directly on the plant floor. Experience with injection molding, automated assembly, robotics, vision systems, and auxiliary equipment is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, modify, and maintain PLC-based control systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Support Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation PLCs, HMIs, drives, networks, and related control hardware.
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, automation, and communication issues on production equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot industrial robotic systems used for material handling, assembly, inspection, and other automated processes.
• Support injection molding machines and associated automation, including robots, conveyors, fixtures, sensors, auxiliary equipment, and secondary assembly systems.
• Develop and modify PLC logic, HMI screens, control sequences, alarms, and machine interfaces.
• Troubleshoot servo systems, VFDs, sensors, safety circuits, industrial networks, and machine control panels.
• Support new equipment installation, commissioning, debugging, and production launch activities.
• Work with equipment suppliers and integrators during machine design, build, runoff, installation, and acceptance.
• Review electrical schematics, control panel designs, and equipment control standards.
• Support integration of new equipment into existing plant infrastructure and manufacturing processes.
• Assist Engineering and Maintenance with root-cause analysis of

Company Description

Markdom is an automotive manufacturing company specializing in plastic injection molding, assembly, and engineered solutions for leading automotive manufacturers. With operations supporting major OEM programs, Markdom combines advanced manufacturing capabilities, technical expertise, and a commitment to quality to deliver high-performance automotive components. The company offers professionals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where they can contribute to operational excellence, innovation, and continued growth.

Company DescriptionMarkdom is an automotive manufacturing company specializing in plastic injection molding, assembly, and engineered solutions for leading automotive manufacturers. With operations supporting major OEM programs, Markdom combines advanced manufacturing capabilities, technical expertise, and a commitment to quality to deliver high-performance automotive components. The company offers professionals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where they can contribute to operational excellence, innovation, and continued growth.