Controls Engineer

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Location / Travel: The ideal candidate will live in or near one of the following cities – Greer, SC | Anderson, SC | Greenville, MI | Grandville, MI | Mishawaka, IN | Radford, VA – and will be required to travel more than 50% of the time, primarily within the United States.

Design, develop, test, and maintain automated control systems for machinery and processes using hardware such as PLCs and software such as HMIs. Key responsibilities include programming, troubleshooting, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, ensuring safety compliance, creating technical documentation, and performing system analysis and optimization.

• Examine plant processes and design and implement changes to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Provide technical support for PLC‑based hardware and software, applying electronic and mechanical principles to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Create new control systems and integrate automated components (PLCs, motors, other hardware) into existing infrastructure.
• Develop and implement control‑system software, including PLC programming and HMI interface design.
• Conduct system testing and validation procedures to ensure performance meets specifications.
• Analyze system performance data, troubleshoot existing systems, and implement solutions to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including system designs, installation drawings, and operation manuals.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, vendors, and suppliers to define requirements and implement solutions.
• Ensure all designed control systems comply with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Perform regular system maintenance, updates, and preventative maintenance to keep systems running smoothly.
• Update obsolete or outdated control systems to modern controls.

• Education / Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, computer engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years hands‑on experience as a controls engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Expertise in designing and programming PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.) and knowledge of CAD software such as AutoCAD.
• Analytical
  
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  • Strong cause‑effect analysis and problem‑solving abilities to identify and resolve issues within complex systems.
• Communication:
  • Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with various departments and external stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail:
  • Meticulous attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and safety of control systems.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&DD Insurance
• Retirement Program (401(k))
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

• Safety – We care for our employees by creating and maintaining an environment with consistent actions, trusted processes, and courageous conversations.
• Trust – We build confidence with our employees and customers through dependability, respect, clear communication, and service.
• Integrity – We consistently strive to do the right thing by accepting responsibility for our decisions and actions.
• Collaboration – Our diversity is the catalyst that drives teamwork, creative problem‑solving, and partnership.
• Growth – We invest, develop, and empower our people to build our company so our customers experience outstanding success.
• Accountability – We achieve success by holding ourselves and each other to high standards of behavior, commitment, and personal responsibility.

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Do you want to grow your career with a dynamic, high‑growth company? Alleguard offers a collaborative culture and opportunities for professional development.