Apperture Solutions

Factory automation consulting and implementation

Senior PLC Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWilson, NC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Demonstrated interest in software development.
A valid driver's license is required.
A B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or another related discipline is required.
At least 10 years of relevant experience is required.
Experience with Siemens programmable logic controllers is required.
Microsoft Office experience is required.
This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in the office and two days working from home.
Candidates must complete disability-status and protected-veteran-status self-identification questions as part of the application process.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment and, if applicable, ongoing drug testing, including testing mandated by customer-site access requirements.

Responsibilities

Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain programmable logic controllers used to control original equipment manufacturer skids and custom process equipment.
Configure supervisory control and data acquisition solutions and local historians, and configure integrations to third-party systems such as Emerson DeltaV distributed control system and OSI PI.
Develop system documentation, including functional requirements specifications and detailed design specifications for continuous and batch process control applications.
Support factory acceptance tests, site acceptance tests, and startup and commissioning activities at customer sites.
Travel approximately 25% in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
Develop scope and specification documentation for new station equipment installations, including control panels and station instrumentation.
Review vendor-provided design packages for new control panel and instrumentation installations to ensure they meet design requirements.
Liaise with contractors for panel and equipment installations.
Migrate existing programmable logic controller programming to Emerson Rx3i, including configurations and logic files.
Perform GE iFIX control database modifications as needed.
Develop and modify graphics from existing station graphics, including Emerson QP+ human-machine interfaces and GE iFIX, as needed.
Perform typical power and grounding checks and inspection and instrumentation work.
Work with plant personnel and contractors to perform loop checks, final testing, and necessary startup support.
Maintain station input/output lists and drawings during system checkout and commissioning.
Provide aftermarket lifecycle and staff augmentation support to customers, including maintaining and updating existing control strategies, implementing small-scale expansion projects, and assisting with process optimization projects.

Desired Qualifications

Experience using and configuring programmable logic controller control systems including Emerson VersaMax/PACSystems (formerly GE), Allen-Bradley, and/or Siemens.
Experience using Studio 5000 Logix Designer and configuring human-machine interface and supervisory control and data acquisition applications such as PanelView/PanelView Plus, Wonderware, Ignition, and Iconics.
Ability to configure third-party interfaces using Open Platform Communications and FactoryTalk Gateway.
Understanding of regulated and validated systems.
Prior experience working in a relevant manufacturing environment.
Windows Server 2016/2019 and network troubleshooting skills.

As a 100% Employee-Owned company, Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. believes our Associates are the foundation of both our customers’ and our success. Our strong company culture, and belief in continued investment in our Associates, has helped us realize long Associate tenures, as well as long lasting relationships with our customers. Under the Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. umbrella there are two divisions: R.E. Mason and Apperture Solutions.

Apperture Solutions is a technology independent, professional consulting, and implementation services firm. Apperture Solutions offers Data Enablement, Production Optimization, Operations Management, and Other Value-Added Services. Apperture Solutions partners with other providers to offer our customers the technologies and solutions that fit their needs.

What Apperture Solutions Offers Associates:

Apperture Solutions is a 100% employee-owned company that offers a comprehensive, industry leading benefits package to all eligible Associates:

Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Generous paid leave options that include vacation time, sick leave, personal leave time, R.E. Mason Way Half Day, paid Jury Duty, and paid Bereavement Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Paid company holidays
Career Development Program
Retirement and Financial Wellness program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Alternative/Hybrid Work Schedules

General Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated controls engineer to join our Factory Automation and PLC Services Team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in Factory Automation Systems and Controls including PLC/HMI, Edge Device for IIoT/I4.0 and SCADA systems with excellent technical skills to deliver high-quality services to our clients. The successful candidate will be a significant contributor on our Project Execution Team. The Automation Engineer will work in the development, delivery, and commissioning of PLC-based control systems and solutions for R.E. Mason’s industrial customers.

The Automation Engineer will have close interaction with the Project Technical Lead Engineer (“Tech Lead”) who will be managing the configuration development. The Tech Lead will provide coaching to the Automation Engineer to ensure the work adheres to technical standards and guidelines and is completed with the high level of quality expected by our customers.

The Automation Engineer will also provide aftermarket (“Lifecycle”) and staff augmentation support to customers. Typically, this includes maintaining and updating existing control strategies, implementing small scale expansion projects and assisting with process optimization projects.

Specific Responsibilities

Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain PLCs used to control both OEM skids and custom process equipment
Configure SCADA solutions and local Historians and configure integrations to 3^rd party systems such as Emerson’s DeltaV DCS & OSI PI
Develop system documentation which includes functional requirements specifications and detailed design specifications for a variety of continuous and batch process control applications
Support Factory Acceptance Tests (“FAT”s) / Site Acceptance Tests (“SAT”s) and any start-up and commissioning activities at customer sites
Travel in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia – approximately 25%
Develop scope and specification documentation for new station equipment installations, including control panels and station instrumentation.
Review vendor provided design packages for new control panels and/or instrumentation installations to ensure package meets design requirements.
Liaison with contractor for panel and equipment installations.
Migrate existing PLC programming to Emerson Rx3i, including configurations and logic files.
Perform GE iFIX control database modifications as needed.
Perform graphic development and modification from existing station graphics, including Emerson QP+ HMIs and GE iFIX, as needed.
Perform typical Power and Grounding checks and I&I.
Work with plant personnel and contractors to perform loop checks, final testing and any necessary startup support.
Maintain station I/O lists and drawings during system checkout and commissioning.

Required Competencies

Demonstrated interest in software development
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in team environment; a team player
Self-directed, self-motivated, and detail oriented
Customer focused
Organized and reliable; Demonstrates integrity
Valid driver’s license required
This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in the office and two days working from home.

Required Education and Experience

B.S. in CHE, EE, ME, Comp. Eng, Comp. Sci., other related disciplines
10+ years of relevant experience
Experience with Siemens PLC
MS Office Experience

Preferred Experience/Competencies

Experience using and configuring PLC control systems including Emerson VersaMax / PACSystems (formerly GE), Allen-Bradley, and/or Siemens.
Experience using Studio 5000 Logix Designer and configuring HMIs and SCADA applications such as PanelView / Panel View Plus, WonderWare, Ignition, and Iconics
Ability to configure 3^rd Party interfaces using OPC and FactoryTalk Gateway
Understanding of regulated and validated systems
Prior experience working in a relevant manufacturing environment
Windows Server 2016/2019 and network troubleshooting skills

Physical Requirements

Standing
Walking
Sitting
Kneeling
Reaching Overhead
Climbing
Pushing and Pulling
Lifting - 20 pounds
Using a Computer
Using a Telephone
Driving

Apperture Solutions is a federal contractor and, as such, is required to solicit the disability status and protected veteran status of candidates. Thus, you are required to answer self-identification questions as part of your application process. These questions are part of Apperture Solution's Affirmative Action Plan and the completion of these questions will not have any effect on any consideration of your application materials.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and need to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Apperture Solutions, please call our office at (704) 375-4465.

This is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of any required pre-employment and, if applicable, ongoing drug testing, including testing mandated by customer site access requirements.

About the Company

Apperture Solutions

Factory automation consulting and implementation

Apperture Solutions provides holistic consulting and implementation services for manufacturing firms to leverage factory automation and Industry 4.0 technologies, guiding projects from design through rollout and ongoing oversight. Its offerings cover data enablement, Manufacturing Operations Management, production optimization, factory/building automation, and secure IT/OT infrastructure, using tools like PLC/SCADA, MES, digital twins, and dashboards to collect and act on operational data. It differentiates itself by delivering end-to-end, lifecycle-focused support across multiple domains and industries rather than specializing in a single tool. Its goal is to help manufacturers boost throughput, safety, quality, and compliance, strengthening their competitive position.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Durham, NC
Founded: Not listed

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