Automation Controls Engineer at Jamie Grayem Spartanburg, SC

Jamie Grayem; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick, and parentalleave

Life and disability insurance

EAP

Tuition reimbursement program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Jamie Grayem in Spartanburg, SC is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to own the electrical and controls lifecycle, from asset management to project leadership and hands-on troubleshooting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing, and strong experience with Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI, AutoCAD, and power distribution (480V/4160V). It offers a comprehensive benefits package, bonus, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience with electrical power distribution and 480V/4160V systems.
• Hands-on PLC/HMI maintenance, programming, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering and automation design for projects with limited guidance.
• Develop plant capex and manage equipment specifications.
• Maintain electrical infrastructure and power distribution systems.
• Design, install, and support control systems and data acquisition.
• Troubleshoot electrical maintenance and control system failures in a 24/7 operation.
• Ensure safety and NFPA 70E compliance in all activities.

Skills

Power distribution knowledge

Troubleshooting

Electrical drawings reading

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Allen-Bradley HMI

AutoCAD

Job description

Automation Controls Engineer

Spartanburg, SC
$105,000 - $135,00 + Bonus + Paid Relocation

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes choice of medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) with company match; paid vacation, sick, and parental leave; life and disability insurance; EAP; and a tuition reimbursement program.

Key Responsibilities

The Automation Controls Engineer will be responsible for the full lifecycle of electrical and controls systems, from asset management and troubleshooting to project leadership and team support.

• Engineering & Project Leadership:

  • Lead and perform electrical engineering and automation design for all aspects of projects with limited guidance.
  • Develop and lead plant expense and capital projects .
  • Prepare and review technical electrical specifications for equipment and processes.

• Systems and Equipment Management:

  • Maintain and upgrade the site's electrical infrastructure and power distribution systems .
  • Design, integrate, install, and support manufacturing equipment, control systems, and data acquisition systems .
  • Modify electrical control circuits and PLC/HMI programs .

• Maintenance & Troubleshooting:

  • Provide support for unplanned, planned, preventative, predictive, and corrective electrical maintenance .
  • Collaborate with maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment and control system breakdowns in a 24/7 operation.
  • Determine root cause failure analysis and develop corrective action plans.

• Safety & Compliance:

  • Partner with Health, Safety, and Environmental teams to ensure compliance and execution of electrical safety initiatives , including the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
  • Compliance with all safety/environmental standards, and promotion of safe work practices.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (ideally 2 to 5 years).
• Demonstrated experience with electrical power distribution, equipment, protection, and sizing , including the engineering and implementation of 480V and 4160V Power Distribution Systems .
• Strong, hands‑on experience in maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, and repair of PLC systems .
• Proficient in Allen‑Bradley PLC and HMI applications (including programming) and communication within enterprise/control networked systems.
• Practical experience in Allen‑Bradley AC variable speed drives .
• Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD) and the ability to read and interpret electrical and control drawings.

Preferred Skills (A Plus):

• Experience in polymer science or textile manufacturing.
• Experience with Industrial Database systems (WonderWare) .
• Knowledge of Siemens PLCs and Sieman variable speed drives/European control schemes.
• Experience with VMWare, Servers, and Thin Clients technology.
• Six Sigma, SPC, Lean, 5S, and TPM applications.
• Six Sigma Certification.

Ideal Candidate

ideal candidate will have hands‑on manufacturing experience, a strong background in PLC/HMI systems, and expertise in power distribution and electrical safety standards