Job Title: Senior Control Engineer
Duration: Full time
Location: Spartanburg SC 29301
Requirements:
- 5 years of solid controls experience
- Siemens and Allen Bradley experience
- Will be upgrading old equipment and implementing new builds
- Prefer Bachelors but open to Associates
- Automotive experience preferred but has to have manufacturing (avoid food industry)
Summary:
This position focuses on providing controls for automated equipment with primary responsibilities including PLC and HMI programming network commissioning troubleshooting and equipment integration.
- Design develop evaluate and optimize manufacturing methods controls devices and systems to improve productivity and minimize downtime.
- Troubleshoot and work with AllenBradley PLCs (500 RS Logix Micro Logix Compact Logix Control Logix) and Siemens PLCs to ensure peak system performance.
- Identify investigate and resolve issues related to s downtime and equipment failures to enhance process reliability.
- Lead the execution of process changes automation projects and the installation of new equipment across various locations.
- Develop and maintain electrical and control schematics ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Provide technical support during system commissioning startups and ongoing maintenance both locally and internationally.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in electrical engineering (preferred)
- 5 years of experience in automation controls/electrical engineering
- Strong proficiency in PLC and HMI programming with AllenBradley and Siemens systems
- Mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting skills for complex automation systems
- Experience with Ethernet/IP Industrial Protocol vision sensors and barcode scanning systems
- Proven ability to identify root causes of issues implement solutions and drive continuous improvement
- Flexibility to work varying hours and travel
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings (mechanical drawings would be a bonus) and control schematics
- Experience working with robotic systems and robot controllers