Controls Automation Engineer

Controls Automation Engineer

Location: Charlotte, NC
Travel: Up to 60%
Status: Exempt

EWP Group is a 100% employee-owned industrial solutions organization with a long history of technical excellence, innovation, and customer partnership. Our teams design and deliver complex automation, controls, and process solutions that power critical industries across the country and beyond.

At EWP Group, ownership isn’t just a benefit — it’s a mindset. Every employee has a stake in our success and a voice in how we grow.

We’re seeking a forward-thinking, hands-on Controls Automation Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving real-world industrial challenges. If you’re passionate about automation, committed to quality, and motivated by ownership and accountability, you’ll feel right at home here.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and execute the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of industrial control systems.

• Engineer complete automation solutions — from electrical schematics to software — across PLCs, SCADA, DCS, robotics, and instrumentation.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive them from concept through successful delivery.

• Program and configure control systems using various platforms and languages (ladder logic, structured text, function block, HMI development, and more).

• Provide hands-on support during field start-ups, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and customer stakeholders to deliver reliable, on-time automation solutions.

• Stay current with evolving industrial technologies, networking standards, and best practices.

• Travel up to 60%, including domestic and occasional international travel.

What You Bring

Must-Haves

• Practical experience in industrial process control design, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

• Working knowledge of PLCs, DCS, VFDs, SCADA systems, industrial networks, and instrumentation.

• Ability to deploy and support managed industrial networks and virtualized environments.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to document and explain technical solutions clearly.

Nice-to-Haves

• 7+ years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).

• Experience with Rockwell ControlLogix; exposure to Siemens, ABB, Honeywell, GE, Beckhoff, or similar platforms is a plus.

• Familiarity with Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, and related industrial protocols.

• Database experience (MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB) a plus.

• Proven success leading onsite startups and project commissioning efforts.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary plus commission-sharing opportunities

• Free medical, dental, and life insurance for employees

• Vision insurance

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — you’re a part-owner from day one

• 401(k) with company match

• Generous PTO plus VTO (paid volunteer time off)

• A long-term career path in a growing, employee-focused organization

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join EWP Group and be part of a team where your ideas, experience, and initiative help shape the future of industrial automation — and where ownership truly matters.

? Apply today and grow with us.