Control Engineer-Pennsylvania and South Carolina

PositionControls Engineer

We are hiring Controls Engineers in multiple locationsPennsylvania and South Carolina

Job Summary:

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for leading and overseeing complex control system projects supporting maintenance teams and guiding and training technicians. This position involves specifying designing and implementing control systems troubleshooting equipment issues and ensuring optimal system performance. The Controls Engineer will also supervise and mentor control technicians and collaborate with various departments to ensure the efficient operation of machinery.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Adhere to company safety standards identifying electrical hazards and taking corrective action as needed.
• Lead and support control technicians engineers maintenance teams and vendors in the design installation and commissioning of equipment and control systems.
• Supervise and assign tasks to control technicians monitor performance and set priorities.
• Specify and select electrical components PLCs HMIs motors drives and data collection software per company standards.
• Design and modify complex control systems including PLC logic HMI programs and servo controllers to enhance equipment and system performance.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for electrical mechanical and process issues utilizing internal and external resources.
• Coordinate machine data collection and improve data historian systems by integrating production equipment into the plant network.
• Lead small capital projects and provide support during equipment installations and upgrades.
• Stay informed on new technologies and industry standards and propose improvements to increase operational efficiency.
• Train staff on control systems equipment and safety procedures; provide technical support to production and maintenance teams.
• Assist with project planning budgeting and forecasting as needed.
• Ensure proper documentation for equipment including troubleshooting guides and safety procedures.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of industrial controls experience with a strong understanding of electrical theory and operational principles.
• Proficiency in control systems programming software AutoCAD for schematic drawings and basic office applications (email word processing spreadsheets).
• Experience working with PLCs HMIs servo systems and other control hardware.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• DCS and/or robotics experience would be a plus.

Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced PLC servo and HMI programming skills.
• Ability to design install and troubleshoot complex control systems and software.
• Strong leadership abilities with the capability to guide and mentor technicians.
• Knowledge of machine communication networks and data historian systems.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with crossfunctional teams and external vendors.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills with experience in numeric analysis software.
• Ability to manage projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

Work Environment:
This position requires adherence to safety protocols and the ability to work in both office and industrial environments interacting with machinery and production teams.