Automation Controls Engineer: PLC, HMI & Robotics Lead

Fitesa Simpsonville, Inc.; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

401K match

Health benefits day-one

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Fitesa Simpsonville, Inc. is seeking an Automation/Controls Engineer to drive reliability and innovation in a highly automated manufacturing environment.

You will design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, drives, robotics, and process controls while leading automation projects and equipment upgrades. You will work with maintenance, production personnel, OEMs, and vendors to install new equipment, validate software, and improve performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 3–5 years experience in automation or controls engineering.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes or equipment, preferably polymer industry.
• Statistical analysis skills with ability to establish and audit against goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, installation, interface, start-up of equipment and process controls including electrical design approval, software assessments/modifications, and testing.
• Specify PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, motors, drives, sensors, vision sensors and data collection software per standards.
• Modify DCS/PLC logic and HMI/servo controller programs to improve performance.
• Perform high-level troubleshooting to solve electrical, mechanical or process problems.
• Lead and assist others in troubleshooting machinery, equipment, components, and programs including PLCs, HMIs, servo systems and robotics.
• Oversee controls support during machine installations and upgrades; coordinate with vendors and contractors.
• Keep abreast of new controls technologies, industry trends, and health and safety regulations.
• Identify opportunities to increase production performance and drive projects through to completion.
• Provide training to maintenance and production staff on new control equipment.

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Statistical analysis

Data analysis

Automation controls

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fitesa Simpsonville, Inc. is seeking an Automation/Controls Engineer to drive reliability and innovation in a highly automated manufacturing environment.

You will design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, drives, robotics, and process controls while leading automation projects and equipment upgrades. You will work with maintenance, production personnel, OEMs, and vendors to install new equipment, validate software, and improve performance.