Automation Controls Engineer - PLC & Electrical Design

Sapience Automation; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Sapience Automation seeks an Automation Controls Engineer to design and program PLCs for robot systems, develop electrical panels, and lead on-site installations. The role covers FAT, debugging, and remote support, with travel to customer sites as needed.

The position emphasizes proficiency with Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs, AutoCAD Electrical or E-Plan, and collaboration with vendors. Charleston, SC-based role with robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in robotics or automation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Proficiency with PCs and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement PLC programs to control robot systems and automated equipment.
• Design control panels, electrical controls, safety hardware, and pneumatic systems; create detailed drawings.
• Oversee panel builds and support installation, testing, and FAT at Sapience or on-site.
• Provide remote support to Sapience team members as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

Robot programming

Electrical system design

AutoCAD Electrical

Education

Post-high-school technical degree

Tools

E-Plan

Job description

Sapience Automation seeks an Automation Controls Engineer to design and program PLCs for robot systems, develop electrical panels, and lead on-site installations. The role covers FAT, debugging, and remote support, with travel to customer sites as needed.

The position emphasizes proficiency with Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs, AutoCAD Electrical or E-Plan, and collaboration with vendors. Charleston, SC-based role with robust benefits.