Automation, Controls & Robotics Recruitment in Greensboro, NC
TechNex Talent supports manufacturers, systems integrators, aerospace suppliers and engineering-led businesses across Greensboro and the Piedmont Triad with permanent and contract automation, controls and robotics engineers.
Specialist engineering recruitment for:
- Advanced manufacturing operations
- Aerospace and industrial suppliers
- Systems integrators and machine builders
- Permanent automation and controls hires
- Contract installation and commissioning support
Manufacturing remains a major part of the regional economy, with the Greensboro–High Point metropolitan area recording approximately 48,000 manufacturing employees in April 2026. This creates continuing demand for specialist engineering capability across production, automation and industrial projects. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED
Recruiting automation and controls engineers across Greensboro
Greensboro and the wider Piedmont Triad have a strong manufacturing base spanning industrial production, equipment, aerospace, transportation and supply chain operations. These businesses need engineering professionals who can keep automated systems reliable, efficient and production-ready.
Industrial expertise
We understand the practical skills required across PLC controls, automation systems, industrial robotics, electrical design, commissioning and live production environments.
Specialist candidate networks
We build relationships with engineers whose experience is relevant to manufacturers and integrators, including professionals who are open to the right move without actively applying online.
Permanent and contract routes
Whether you are adding long-term engineering capability or need temporary support for a new project, installation or commissioning phase, we can help you reach suitable talent.
Technical talent for manufacturing and automation projects
TechNex Talent recruits engineering professionals who design, program, integrate, install, commission and maintain automated equipment and industrial control systems across the Piedmont Triad.
Permanent and contract engineering recruitment
Engineering hiring requirements can arise from business growth, production expansion, a new automation project, an equipment upgrade or urgent support needed during installation and commissioning. TechNex Talent helps Greensboro-area employers respond with the right specialist recruitment solution.
Permanent automation and controls professionals
For businesses building long-term technical teams, we identify engineers whose experience fits the equipment, production setting, technologies and future development needs of the organisation.
Flexible support for projects and operational demand
When a new project, upgrade, site installation, commissioning requirement or workload increase creates an urgent need, we can support access to experienced contract automation and controls engineers.
Engineering recruitment for the Piedmont Triad industrial market
The Greensboro and Triad market includes manufacturers, suppliers, integrators and industrial organisations where automation, controls capability and engineering reliability make a direct difference to production and project delivery.
Advanced Manufacturing
Production businesses using automation, industrial controls and technology to increase efficiency, reliability and output.
Aerospace & Aviation Supply
Engineering and manufacturing environments requiring quality-led, technically capable automation and production professionals.
Automotive & Battery Manufacturing
Modern production environments involving automated assembly, controls systems, equipment and technical project support.
Systems Integration
Engineering teams delivering PLC, SCADA, controls, robotics and automation solutions to industrial clients.
Machine Building
OEMs and equipment businesses needing controls programming, electrical design, integration and commissioning skills.
Food, Packaging & Distribution
Operations involving conveyor systems, packaging automation, material handling and reliable production equipment.
A manufacturing corridor with growing technical demand
The Piedmont Triad is a practical industrial market built around manufacturing, transportation, aerospace, equipment and supply chain operations. For many local employers, investment in modern production means increasing demand for people who understand controls, automation, robotics and commissioning.
That creates an opportunity for TechNex Talent to support both established manufacturers and growing industrial businesses with hard-to-find engineering talent across permanent hiring and contract project requirements.
Need controls or automation expertise for a live industrial project?
Production expansion, equipment installations, automation upgrades, controls migrations and commissioning schedules can all create an immediate need for experienced technical support.
TechNex Talent can help Greensboro and Piedmont Triad employers access contract automation and controls engineers for project-based requirements, including W2, 1099 and Corp to Corp arrangements through our US Employer of Record partner.
Contact Us About Contract HiringContract support can help with:
- New production lines and plant expansion
- PLC, HMI and SCADA programming
- Automation upgrades and controls migrations
- Installation and commissioning support
- Equipment and machine building projects
- Temporary increases in engineering workload
Recruitment support across Greensboro and the Piedmont Triad
We support specialist engineering hiring across Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem and surrounding North Carolina industrial locations, connecting employers with permanent and contract automation, controls and robotics talent.
Automation recruitment in Greensboro, NC
What engineering roles does TechNex Talent recruit in Greensboro?
We recruit across robotics, automation, controls and associated industrial engineering disciplines, including Controls Engineers, Automation Engineers, PLC Programmers, Robotics Engineers, SCADA Engineers, Commissioning Engineers, Electrical Design Engineers and Systems Integration Engineers.
Do you support manufacturers and systems integrators in the Piedmont Triad?
Yes. We support technical recruitment requirements across manufacturing, systems integration, machine building, industrial equipment and production environments where specialist controls and automation skills are essential.
Can you support aerospace and advanced manufacturing employers?
Yes. The Greensboro and Piedmont Triad market includes advanced manufacturing and aerospace-related operations requiring engineering professionals with strong automation, controls, commissioning and industrial systems experience.
Can you supply contract automation or controls engineers?
Yes. Alongside permanent recruitment, TechNex Talent supports contract engineering requirements for projects, installations, commissioning, equipment upgrades, controls migrations and temporary increases in engineering workload.
I am an automation or controls engineer in the Triad area. Can I submit my resume?
Yes. Engineers interested in permanent or contract opportunities can submit a resume to TechNex Talent and discuss relevant automation, controls, robotics or commissioning roles in North Carolina and across the wider USA.
Hiring engineering talent or looking for your next opportunity?
Whether you are hiring permanent or contract automation and controls engineers, or you are an engineering professional looking for opportunities in Greensboro and across the Piedmont Triad, speak with TechNex Talent.
Employer enquiries: (704) 741-8004 | paul@technextalent.com