Job Description

Role Overview We are seeking a hands-on Controls Specialist dedicated exclusively to the Rockwell Automation ecosystem. This role focuses on designing, deploying, and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley control systems for our manufacturing operations in Rocky Mount, NC. You will be the facility’s primary subject matter expert for all Rockwell PLCs, HMIs, and networked drives.

Core Responsibilities

• Allen-Bradley Programming: Write, modify, and debug ladder logic and structured text using Studio 5000 and RSLogix 500/5000.

• Rockwell HMI Development: Design, deploy, and maintain operator screens and SCADA systems using FactoryTalk View ME and SE.

• Motion & Drive Control: Commission and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PowerFlex variable frequency drives (VFDs) and Kinetix servo drives.

• Systems Integration: Integrate new industrial machinery into the existing Rockwell architecture and lead controls commissioning on the floor.

• Rockwell Networking: Configure and troubleshoot plant-wide EtherNet/IP networks and Stratix switches to ensure reliable machine-to-machine communication.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• 3+ years of dedicated experience programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Deep, hands-on expertise with the ControlLogix and CompactLogix hardware families (MicroLogix and SLC 500 experience is a plus for legacy systems).

• Strong ability to read, red-line, and interpret electrical schematics and control panel layouts.

• Proven ability to go online with Rockwell processors to diagnose root-cause machine faults and minimize production downtime.

• Clear communication skills to relay technical diagnostics to maintenance teams and plant management.

You should be proficient in:

• Allen-Bradley Programming
• Electrical Schematics Reading
• Systems Integration
• HMI Development

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Allen-Bradley PLC
• FactoryTalk View
• EtherNet/IP Network