Controls Engineer
The Controls Engineer designs, develops, programs, integrates, tests, installs, configures, and documents electrical, PLC, SCADA, robotic, and industrial automation systems used on equipment developed by Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies Engineering in Gastonia, North Carolina. The role supports the full controls lifecycle from concept and electrical design through software development, commissioning, troubleshooting, and field deployment. Because the position functions as a systems integrator, the engineer works closely with mechanical designs and machine behavior to develop practical automation solutions. The Controls Engineer also provides technical support for deployed equipment and may travel to Curtiss-Wright facilities worldwide to support installation, startup, configuration, and issue resolution.