Top 60 Automation controls engineer Jobs in Hickory Nc

Senior Project Engineer
Perdue Farms, Inc. —North Carolina
- $114,000 - $170,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Remote
- 7 years
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Paid jury duty
- AD&D insurance
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Controls Engineer
Actalent —Conover, NC
- $60 - $65 an hour
- Contract
- 5 years
- Office
- SQL
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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6d
Controls Engineer
PEAK Technical Services Inc. —Hickory, NC
- $95,000 - $145,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Computer Science
- Mentoring
- Training & development
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sr. IMS Engineer
PEAK Technical Services Inc. —Hickory, NC
- $101,000 - $139,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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12d
Controls Engineer
Control Technologies LLC —Conover, NC
- Full-time
- Background check
- AutoCAD
- Schematics
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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PLC Automation Engineer – Optical Fiber Production
Prysmian USA —Claremont, NC
- $94,000 - $127,000 a year
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
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Automation Engineer
Prysmian USA —Claremont, NC
- $85,001 - $135,000 a year
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
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12d
Mechanical Robotics Engineer
American Woodmark —Lincolnton, NC
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
Automation Engineering Technician
US Conec, Ltd. —Hickory, NC
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Electrical Controls Engineer
Dauch —Newton, NC
- Full-time
- System design
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Robotics Engineer
HSM —Hickory, NC
- CAD
- 3 years
- Assembly
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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4d
Controls Engineer - Vapor Deposition
Prysmian —Claremont, NC
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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13d
Controls & Automation Engineer
Prysmian —Claremont, NC
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Senior level
- Electrical Engineering
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Mechatronics Engineer
Piab Group —Hickory, NC
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Project management
- Vision insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
Controls Engineer III
Corning —Newton, NC
- $105,994 - $145,743 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Computer Science
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Controls Engineer
Corning —Hickory, NC
- $88,522 - $121,718 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Controls & Process Automation Engineer
Prysmian Group —Claremont, NC
- 5 years
- Continuous improvement
- Neurology
Mechatronics Engineer
Corning —Hickory, NC
- $85,304 - $117,293 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Bachelor of Science
- Java
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Manufacturing Engineer
Dauch —Newton, NC
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Assembly
- 1 year
Sr. Controls Engineer
Corning —Newton, NC
- $105,994 - $145,743 a year
- Full-time
- System design
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance

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Senior Project Engineer

Perdue Farms, Inc. -
North Carolina

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Job Details

Full-time
$114,000 - $170,000 a year

Benefits

Paid jury duty
AD&D insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
401(k) 5% Match
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Project engineering
Chemical Engineering
Food processing plant experience
Food sanitation practices
Industrial construction project management
Manufacturing facility experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial plant projects
Manufacturing company experience

Full Job Description

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Lead transformational capital and process‑improvement projects across a fast‑paced, highly regulated food manufacturing network. As Senior Project Engineer, you will own projects from concept through design, installation, commissioning, and handoff, delivering solutions that strengthen food safety, employee safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance while minimizing production disruption. You’ll collaborate daily with Operations, FSQA, Maintenance, EHS, Procurement, Finance, and external contractors to translate business needs into practical, cost‑effective engineering designs and controls. This role is ideal for a results‑oriented engineer who excels at cross‑functional leadership, project execution, and driving measurable improvements in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

This position is remote; however, preference may be given to candidates located on the east coast.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Lead planning and execution of capital projects and major equipment installations across processing, packaging, cold storage, rendering, and support operations.
Develop clear scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and risk‑mitigation plans that prioritize production continuity.
Select, manage, and oversee contractors, original equipment manufacturers, integrators, and engineering partners to ensure compliance with food safety, sanitary design, and plant standards.
Direct equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and performance verification.
Ensure all engineering activities align with United States Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Food and Drug Administration (as applicable), Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and environmental regulatory requirements.
Partner with Food Safety and Quality Assurance to ensure designs meet sanitation, hygienic zoning, allergen control, and biosecurity expectations.
Integrate Good Manufacturing Practices and sanitary design principles into equipment, layouts, and construction methods.
Support audit readiness and implement corrective actions tied to engineering systems or controls.
Provide technical oversight on process flow, utilities including steam, refrigeration, compressed air, and wastewater, material handling, and automation systems.
Troubleshoot and lead root‑cause analysis for equipment or process failures affecting yield, uptime, or food safety.
Recommend and implement engineered solutions that reduce downtime and improve reliability.
Evaluate, standardize, and deploy equipment and technologies across multiple facilities when beneficial.
Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Food Safety and Quality Assurance, Environmental Health and Safety, Procurement, and Finance throughout the project lifecycle.
Coordinate production trials, startups, and off‑shift installations to minimize operational impact.
Ensure all documentation, training, and equipment handover steps are properly completed for seamless transition to plant teams.
Serve as a technical mentor to Project Engineers and plant engineering teams, building capability across the organization.
Promote and model consistent project‑management, documentation, and change‑management standards.
Partner with plant and complex leadership as a trusted engineering advisor on capital planning and long‑term infrastructure strategy.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
7-10 + years of engineering or project‑management experience in food, poultry, meat, or other regulated manufacturing sectors.
Demonstrated success leading capital projects within active production facilities.
Strong understanding of food safety systems, sanitary design, and plant utilities.
Excellent communication, problem‑solving, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

Professional Engineer license or Project Management Professional certification.
Experience within United States Department of Agriculture‑inspected poultry or meat‑processing facilities.
Familiarity with refrigeration systems, wastewater treatment, automation and controls, and packaging systems.
Experience supporting audits through engineering processes or documentation.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

Ability to work in cold, wet, and high‑noise production areas.
Frequent time on the plant floor; occasional off‑shift, weekend, or emergency work as needed.
Thirty to sixty percent travel to support projects across the enterprise.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Pay: $114,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) 5% Match
401(k) matching
AD&D insurance
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid jury duty
Paid time off
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote

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