Controls Engineer/Automation in Fayetteville

Date Posted: Friday, July 11, 2025

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Job Description

We are seeking a Controls Engineer for their food manufacturing facility in North Carolina! This company has been around for over 100 years and makes delicious products that are enjoyed by folks around the world!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) systems, HMI (Human-Machine Interface) panels, and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems. 
  • Develop and implement control system solutions to improve production efficiency, product quality, and equipment reliability. 
  • Lead the integration of new equipment and automation technologies into existing production lines. 
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot complex electrical, mechanical, and software-related problems in control systems. 
  • Oversee the installation, commissioning, and validation of new control systems and equipment upgrades. 
  • Train maintenance and production staff on the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of control systems. 

If you’re interested and serious, please send your confidential resume to Alana at alana.seddon@gogpac.com for immediate consideration.

Keywords: engineer, automation, plc, programming, troubleshooting, electrical engineer, HMI, SCADA, robotics, food manufacturing, controls, production engineer, control systems, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, manufacturing technology, IIoT, machine learning

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.