Controls Engineer

Automation Engineering Company; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Automation Engineering Company in Greer, SC is seeking an experienced controls engineer to design, program, and commission industrial automation systems for diverse manufacturing clients.

You will lead project teams, develop testing and validation procedures, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The role requires PLC/HMI programming, PID drawings understanding, and collaboration with suppliers and internal staff.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC programming and automation control systems.
• Ability to read and redline P&ID drawings.
• Strong MS Word/Excel and general computer skills.
• Proven track record leading automation projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation project implementations from design to commissioning.
• Develop and modify automation systems and software.
• Create documentation and training materials for customers.

Skills

Project leadership

Lean manufacturing

Mentoring

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Rockwell PLC (Allen-Bradley)

Siemens PLC

HMI/SCADA

P&ID drawings

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

• Company Description Automation Engineering Company (AEC) is a leading provider of industrial automation systems serving a wide range of manufacturing industries worldwide. With more than 40 years of experience, AEC designs, manufactures, and installs custom automated equipment tailored to specific customer requirements, including material handling for tube, pipe, bar, and profiles. The company’s solutions focus on improving efficiency and quality, reducing waste and rework, and increasing profitability. Uphold AEC Core Values of Excellence, Integrity, and Respect in all work-related activities.
• Attain and maintain system expertise to design and execute machine controls and new robotic opportunities that would best benefit our customers.
• Ability to conduct pFMEAs and Risk Assessments is desirable.
• Lead and assist in equipment start-up and commissioning, and coordinate with suppliers and contractors to accomplish automation objectives and goals.
• Develop simulation and testing (of automation) programs where required and beneficial to demonstrate the benefits of newly developed capabilities.
• Test, maintain, and modify (as required) existing automation systems.
• Program various industrial robots and cobots such as Fanuc, Fanuc, Kuka, Yaskawa, etc.
• Program Rockwell PLC’s and HMI’s and have at least a working knowledge of other platforms such as Siemens, Automation Direct, Schneider, Mitsubishi, Omron, etc.
• Program motion systems utilizing AC Drives and Servo Drives.
• Work collaboratively with both customers and internal staff (mechanical engineers, purchasing, management and others) to design and provide new and replacement automation equipment.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing Practices and Procedures toward implementation of new projects.
• Conduct and instruct maintenance, engineering, and operators in new processes and procedures of automated equipment.
• Write instruction and training documentation for customer systems.
• Write strong project plans to accomplish projects on time within cost constraints that will develop and demonstrate leadership skills.
• Understand and ensure compliance with the health and safety regulations and quality standards (OSHA, RIA, NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, NEC, ISO 13849-1;EN 954-1)
• Mentor and assist associate controls engineers and technical staff in automation methods and programming.

Qualifications

• A minimum of an Associate's degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and a minimum of three years of related experience; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. Must have a proven track record in leading projects and developing new automation for machines and processes to provide detailed documentation upon project completion.
• Knowledge of PLC logic and practical experience in programming with PLC’s that may include but not limited to: Rockwell (Allen Bradley), Siemens, etc. Additional experience of HMI or SCADA programming are desirable.
• The candidate must have experience reading and red-lining PI&D drawings.
• Must be able to work at an expert level with computers. Ability to work at a proficient level with Microsoft Word and Excel and other MS Office software.