Automation & Controls Engineer — On‑Site, 10–20% Bonus

Fox Point Recruitment LLC; Trenton (SC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus (target 10%, up to 20%)

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Automation & Controls) to join a plant in Trenton, SC. You will design and develop electrical systems, optimize PLCs, and manage project budgets while ensuring operational efficiency. This role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, 2+ years of industry experience, and proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLCs. A high variable compensation package is offered, along with regional relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and programming industrial automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to design and test electrical components.
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Design and maintain industrial Ethernet communications.
• Manage capital and expense budgets for plant projects.
• Support automation initiatives and medium-voltage systems.
• Work independently on electrical problems with guidance from seniors.

Skills

Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLCs

Industrial Ethernet knowledge

Strong work ethic

Self-starter attitude

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field

Tools

Rockwell software suite

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Automation & Controls) to join a plant in Trenton, SC. You will design and develop electrical systems, optimize PLCs, and manage project budgets while ensuring operational efficiency. This role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, 2+ years of industry experience, and proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLCs. A high variable compensation package is offered, along with regional relocation assistance.