Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Fulltime direct hire position. Salary position plus bonus structure quarterly and annually.

Monday-Friday, Day shift

Relocation assistance available.

Excellent benefits

Bachelors degree required

Job Description:

Controls Engineer

We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our team at our Anderson, SC facility. In this role, you will be responsible for specifying, designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced control systems and software for production equipment and related machinery. Additionally, you will provide training and support to Controls Technicians, assisting them in resolving complex technical challenges.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Observes OSHA and company safety rules and always uses the proper safety equipment. Identifies potentially dangerous electrical hazards and takes immediate corrective action. Demonstrates advanced National Electrical Code understanding by teaching others. Develop Safety Procedures for installed machines - Lock-Out /Tag-Out for operations and maintenance personnel.
• Leads/supports internal Project and Process Engineers, Maintenance & Production personnel, OEMs, vendors, and contractors to design, install, interface, start up new equipment and process controls including electrical component selection and approval, electrical design approval, software assessments & modifications, machine acceptance testing and problem identification and resolution.
• Assist Production, Maintenance, and Engineering to meet daily priorities, coverage, and special projects.
• Responsible for specifying, PLC's, HMI's, servo systems, motors, drives, sensors, vision sensors and data collection and analysis software, based on our companies controls standards criteria. Evaluates electrical equipment from multiple sources and recommends best value for use.
• Assesses, identifies, schematically designs, and makes complex program modifications in PLC's logic, HMI's programs, and servo controller logic to improve individual equipment and overall system's performance.
• Performs high level troubleshooting, in-depth critical thinking, and utilizes all internal & external resources to solve any electrical, mechanical or process problem. Leads & assists others in troubleshooting machinery, equipment, components, and programs including PLC's HMI's Servo systems and Robotics.
• Provides technical and operations training to Controls Technicians, production, warehouse, and other personnel as needed. Shares knowledge and techniques with team members and coordinates the training of new personnel.
• Assists in project planning and forecasting as part of budgeting process.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of industrial controls experience, with advanced knowledge of electrical theory and operational principles.
• Hands-on experience and expertise with DCS and/or PLC hardware and software, including:
• Advanced proficiency in programming PLCs, DCS, or HMIs.
• System management skills, such as backup, archiving, and restoring.
• Experience in setting up and troubleshooting industrial control networks (OT networks).
• A proven track record of leading complex control engineering projects ranging from $50k to $500k or more.
• Proficiency in the following tools and skills:
• CAD software, particularly AutoCAD.
• Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with all levels of the organization.

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