Industrial Controls & Automation Engineer

Location: Petersburg, VA
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Compensation: Starting at $70,000 annually, with compensation adjusted based on experience and technical expertise

Position Summary

We are seeking an Industrial Controls & Automation Engineer to support and enhance automated manufacturing systems within a production environment. This position combines control system engineering, automation support, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.

The successful candidate will work closely with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to diagnose issues, implement automation solutions, and support long-term modernization efforts across plant operations.