Controls Engineer

Sapience Automation; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Sapience Automation seeks an Automation Controls Engineer to design and program PLCs for robot systems, develop electrical panels, and lead on-site installations. The role covers FAT, debugging, and remote support, with travel to customer sites as needed.

The position emphasizes proficiency with Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs, AutoCAD Electrical or E-Plan, and collaboration with vendors. Charleston, SC-based role with robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in robotics or automation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Proficiency with PCs and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement PLC programs to control robot systems and automated equipment.
• Design control panels, electrical controls, safety hardware, and pneumatic systems; create detailed drawings.
• Oversee panel builds and support installation, testing, and FAT at Sapience or on-site.
• Provide remote support to Sapience team members as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

Robot programming

Electrical system design

AutoCAD Electrical

Education

Post-high-school technical degree

Tools

E-Plan

Job description

Job Description: Automation Controls Engineer

Company Overview

Sapience Automation, a leading provider of turnkey solutions for industrial automation, specializes in serving diverse industries such as automotive, medical, aviation, building products, general industrial, domestic appliances, and food. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Sapience is committed to fostering long-term customer relationships by consistently delivering excellence through its skilled workforce, standardized processes, and passion for innovation. The company values transparency, continuous learning, and a strong sense of responsibility and accountability. With a successful track record of executing numerous global projects, Sapience attributes its achievements to its exceptional team and unwavering commitment to excellence. Competitive compensation packages are offered to qualified candidates.

Role: Automation Controls Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Openings exist for roles in either PLC Programming, Electrical System Design, or a combined position involving both functions on projects.

PLC / Software Programming

• Design, develop, and implement PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programs to control robot systems and other automated systems.
• Program peripheral devices such as vision system, RFID controllers, and automated inspection equipment.
• Execute the installation, debugging, and production launch of robot systems during the pre- build phase at Sapience and on-site installations.
• Test programs during the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) / Modular Build phase at Sapience's facility.
• Provide remote support to Sapience team members via remote connection.
• Proficiency with Allen Bradley PLCs or Siemens PLCs is required and experience with other PLCs, MES systems, or robot programming is a plus.

Control Panel and Automation Electrical & Pneumatic System Design

• Design control panels, electrical controls, safety hardware, and pneumatic controls for robot systems and automation equipment such as conveyors.
• Create detailed drawings of system designs.
• Collaborate with vendors and Sapience's purchasing department to obtain quotes and procure necessary materials for the system.
• Oversee the panel build process to ensure compliance with specifications. Panel builds are done either internally at Sapience or through partner companies.
• Support engineers during system installation, testing, and debugging.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or E-Plan required.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the robotics or automation industry.
• Post-high-school degree in a technical discipline.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Proficiency with PCs and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Troubleshooting and debugging skills related to electrical control systems.

Additional Notes

• Occasional travel to customer sites is required to support system installations and provide production support.
• The company offers a robust benefits program.
• The position is in Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston has been rated the best U.S. city to visit by Travel and Leisure for 13 years in a row and offers a rare combination of a coastal city, a growing manufacturing base, and a highly cultural city known for its history, dining, and nightlife.

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