Control Systems Engineer – On‑Site Automation & SCADA

Lonza Group Ltd.; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Lonza in Greenwood, SC is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain integrated automation and control systems on-site. You will work closely with a global controls engineering team on standards, new technologies, and multi-site deployments.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, strong communication, and hands-on experience with PLC/SCADA systems, P&IDs, and software validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, CS, Mechanical Eng, or Robotics with automation emphasis.
• Strong communication to manage client expectations and project status.
• Knowledge of electrical circuit theory and interpreting wiring diagrams and P&IDs.
• Ability to safely troubleshoot control electrical wiring and maintain safety.
• Intermediate software engineering knowledge across SDLC and testing plans.
• Intermediate project management skills for software-related work.
• Programming proficiency (Siemens preferred) with SCADA, drives, servo systems, Windows and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Designs control systems or modifications based on diagrams, requirements, P&IDs and drawings.
• Collaborates with global controls engineering team on standards and new technologies.
• Supports, configures and replicates PLC, SCADA, drive, servo, and vision systems.
• Maintains software/hardware configuration information, documentation, backups, and validation support.
• Communicates project progress with the Control Systems Manager.
• Provides after-hours support on a rotating schedule.
• Collaborates with plant personnel and provides technical guidance.

Skills

SDLC

Project management

Siemens programming

SCADA systems

Electrical theory

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Robotics with automation emphasis

Tools

P&ID interpretation

CAD drawings

PLC programming

Job description

Lonza in Greenwood, SC is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain integrated automation and control systems on-site. You will work closely with a global controls engineering team on standards, new technologies, and multi-site deployments.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, strong communication, and hands-on experience with PLC/SCADA systems, P&IDs, and software validation.