Controls Engineer

PowerToFly; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 79,200 - 118,800; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Ladson, SC seeks a talented Controls Engineer to lead design, installation, and optimization of electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment on-site.

You will work with PLCs, servo systems, and safety circuits to meet performance and environmental standards. The role requires a STEM degree or equivalent experience, experience in high-volume manufacturing, scripting skills, and familiarity with CoBot deployments and IIoT dashboards.

Qualifications

• College/university degree in STEM or equivalent experience; export controls licensing may apply.
• Experience with PLCs, servo systems, actuators, and safety circuits; scripting required.
• Manufacturing environment experience with production equipment.
• Automation & Robotics: CoBot deployments and IIoT dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of control systems by contributing to specifications, layout, and component selection.
• Assist in bench tests to validate system functionality and compliance with design requirements.
• Modify and optimize software and equipment configurations for performance.
• Troubleshoot control system issues and support change requests.
• Compile cost data and inputs to support accurate estimates.
• Analyze project requirements to develop cost-effective solutions.
• Provide PLC-based hardware/software installation support.
• Deliver technical documentation to improve reliability and knowledge sharing.

Skills

PLC programming

Servo systems

Scripting

Safety circuits

Education

STEM degree or equivalent

Tools

Pneumatic/hydraulic actuators

PLCs

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a talented Controls Engineer to join our team specializing in manufacturing for Cummins’ business in Ladson, SC.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of control systems by contributing to specifications, layout, and component selection for reliable performance.
• Assist in creating and executing bench tests to validate system functionality, identify issues early, and ensure compliance with design requirements.
• Modify and optimize software and equipment configurations to ensure sensors and actuators meet performance and accuracy standards.
• Troubleshoot and debug basic control system issues, supporting timely resolution of defects and implementation of change requests.
• Compile cost data, equipment needs, and technical inputs to support accurate cost estimates and appropriation requests.
• Analyze project requirements and investigate system challenges to develop practical, cost-effective solutions aligned with operational and environmental considerations.
• Provide support for PLC-based hardware and software installation, ensuring systems are implemented efficiently and operate as intended.
• Deliver technical support and documentation to improve system reliability, maintainability, and knowledge sharing across the engineering team.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: College, university, or degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or related field, or equivalent experience required. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. Basic level of relevant experience required.
• Proficiency in controls hardware and software: design, troubleshoot, and maintain PLCs, servo systems, pneumatic/hydraulic actuators, and safety circuits. Scripting knowledge is a must.
• Experience in manufacturing environment: hands-on experience with production equipment and integration of controls systems in high-volume manufacturing.
• Automation & Robotics: involvement in CoBot deployments and IIoT dashboard initiatives for manufacturing efficiency.

Additional Details

• Lead Controls Engineering Projects: Oversee design, implementation, and optimization of electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment, including hardware, software, safety devices, sensors, and actuators.
• Salary/Compensation: Salary range provided is a good faith estimate; final offer determined by qualifications and experience.
• Location: Ladson, SC

Compensation

Min Salary: $79,200; Max Salary: $118,800

Organization and Role

Cummins Inc. — Manufacturing role, On-site with Flexibility, Exempt - Experienced

Equal Opportunity

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.