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Senior Controls Engineer

LAPORTE L.C.C.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesOn Site

Original Job Summary

Senior Controls Engineer

We’re seeking a full-time controls engineer to join our expanding team at LAPORTE L.C.C. to contribute to the design, programming, and management of automation projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries.

Company Overview

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm with 25 years of experience, 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees.

What We Offer

Competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible, supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth and work-life balance.

The Controls Engineer Role

  • Lead and support design of automation projects, focusing on control panels, networks, and software.
  • Develop detailed construction packages including schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules.
  • Mentor and supervise project team members.
  • Provide lifecycle support including design, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning.
  • Perform site surveys and offer hands-on installation support.
  • Ensure compliance with codes (UL508A, NEC) and standards.
  • Engage in diverse projects to enhance engineering and project management skills.
  • Travel as required (approximately 20-40% overall, with initial site visits and extended commissioning trips).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in control systems, manufacturing, or consulting-design environments.
  • Experience commissioning systems, preferably as a lead.
  • Proficient in control panel and network design, and control system programming.
  • Experienced with AutoCAD for electrical construction packages.
  • Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation software (Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000) and FactoryTalk View ME/SE for HMI and SCADA development.

Key skills/competency

Senior Controls Engineer, automation, Allen-Bradley, FactoryTalk, SCADA, AutoCAD, commissioning, troubleshooting, project management, compliance

How to Get Hired at LAPORTE L.C.C.

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research LAPORTE L.C.C. culture: Understand their mission and growth.
  • Tailor your resume: Emphasize controls and automation experience.
  • Highlight technical skills: Showcase expertise in Allen-Bradley and AutoCAD.
  • Prepare for behavioral questions: Focus on team leadership and problem-solving.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Rockwell Automation software tutorials.
Practice AutoCAD design exercises.
Study UL508A and NEC standards.
Brush up on PLC programming techniques.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you led a project.
Explain handling tight deadlines under pressure.
Discuss collaboration with diverse teams.
Share experience mentoring junior engineers.