Controls Engineer

ControlsJobs; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ControlsJobs in Greenville, SC is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer to configure, program, start up and commission custom control systems for diverse customer projects.

You will troubleshoot, perform maintenance planning, and provide expert technical support on site and remotely. The role requires experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, Honeywell HC900, SCADA and HMI systems, and strong engineering foundations.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in control systems engineering.
• Associate degree or comparable certification; mechanical or electrical engineering preferred.
• Strong MS Office proficiency; ability to learn proprietary software.
• Familiarity with Ethernet networks and interfacing control systems.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix/CompactLogix).
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems (Redlion, Iconics).
• Proven ability to tune control loops to meet specs.
• Proficient with measurement tools (DVMs) and transmitter simulators.

Responsibilities

• Configure and program advanced control systems including boiler, kiln, and batch processes.
• Work with SCADA and HMI systems to optimize performance.
• Utilize Honeywell HC900, ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLCs and other controllers.
• Tuning control loops to meet system specifications.
• Participate in FAT and commissioning activities.
• Provide on-site customer training and warranty support.
• Assist in project documentation and proposal development.

Skills

Control systems tuning

Ethernet networking

MS Office proficiency

Proactive learning of software

Education

Associate degree or comparable certification (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Allen-Bradley CompactLogix

Honeywell HC900

Red Lion SCADA

Iconics SCADA

AutoCAD

Job description

Join a dynamic and innovative team in the heart of Greenville, SC, as you leverage your skills as a Controls Engineer. This role offers an exciting opportunity to configure, program, start up, and commission custom control systems tailored to meet specific customer requirements. As a critical contributor, you will troubleshoot systems, execute maintenance plans, and provide expert technical support both over the phone and in the field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure and program advanced control systems, including but not limited to:
• Boiler and boiler plant control systems (BMS and combustion)
• Kiln and furnace control systems
• Batch process control systems

SCADA and HMI systems

Work with various industrial hardware, including but not limited to:

• Honeywell HC900 Controller
• Honeywell ControlEdge PLC

Various other industrial controllers

Proficiently utilize software such as Honeywell Experion HS, Redlion Crimson, Iconics, and other SCADA systems to enhance system performance.

Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure seamless design and programming activities.

Assist in testing control system configurations to ensure reliability and effectiveness.

Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT) and help validate and commission control systems.

Provide on-site training for customers, enhancing their understanding and use of installed systems.

Make recommendations for system improvements and modifications to the Project Manager.

Support sales and proposal development efforts to drive business growth.

Carry out warranty work and maintain accurate documentation of tasks performed.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of five years of relevant work experience in control systems engineering.

Education requirements include an associate's degree or comparable certification, with a preference for degrees in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) along with the capability to learn proprietary software.

Demonstrated ability to tune control loops effectively to meet system specifications.

Familiarity with Digital Volt/Ohm Meters and transmitter simulators.

Understanding of Ethernet Network Systems and the ability to interface control systems with these networks.

Proficient experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs in utility or process controls; knowledge of Honeywell HC900 is a plus.

Experience with HMI and SCADA systems, especially Redlion and Iconics, indicating an adaptability to new technologies.

Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, and AutoCAD to support project documentation and designs.

Physical ability to lift up to 35 pounds regularly, with occasional lifting of up to 70 pounds.

This position presents an outstanding opportunity to join a leading provider of process and combustion control systems, known for delivering superior products and solutions in the industry since 1960. If you are ready to make a significant impact and advance your career as a Controls Engineer, we encourage you to apply.