Controls Engineer

Amrize; South Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, Dental, Disability and Life保险

Job summary

Amrize seeks a Controls Engineer to join our North America team. You will serve as the SME for controls/automation within the facility and provide guidance to maintenance, production, and engineering to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Responsibilities include hands-on PLC/HMI work, project leadership from planning to commissioning, and collaboration with vendors. A technical degree and 5+ years in PLC/HMI and motor controls are required, with a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) programs.
• 2+ years of HMI/SCADA experience?
• 5+ years of experience with Motor Controls (motors, VFDs, and standard electrical components)
• Technical degree in Engineering/Industrial Controls or similar.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on PLC/HMI programming, modification, and troubleshooting.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Motor controls

Automation

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Industrial networks

VFDs

Electrical drawings

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

Technical Degree in Engineering / Industrial Controls

Tools

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

Wonderware

Ignition

Rockwell Studio 5000

Job description

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COMPANY OVERVIEW
Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.

Elevate is committed to providing the highest quality commercial roofing, wall and lining systems to solve our customers’ challenges, grounded by a 45-year legacy of proven experience. Our mission is to deliver solutions that save time, perform reliably and protect our communities. We are devoted to building partnerships rooted in trust in reflection of our Elevate promise that Nobody Covers You Better™.

We’re seeking a Controls Engineer who’s ready to be part of a people-first company offering best-in-class products, exceptional training, and deep industry pride—all built to help our partners and team succeed.

Job Title: Controls Engineer| Req ID: 18207 | HR Contact: Sheena WATSON | Location: Building Envelope - Wellford, SC

ABOUT THE ROLE

Serves as the SME for controls/automation within the facility. Provides controls related supportand guidance to maintenance, production, and engineering personnel as required to increasesafety, reliability, and efficiency.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Demonstrate safe electrical work practice
• Hands-on PLC/HMI programming, modification, and troubleshooting
• Support maintenance efforts to diagnose and repair electrical equipment and controldevices (i.e., PLCs, motor controls hardware, I/O, drives, sensors, and OT networks)
• Lead and/or support internal controls projects from conception to completion includingplanning, installation, and commissioning as required
• Identify opportunities to optimize safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability of productionlines with automation
• Maintain backup programs for PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs
• Work with the Maintenance group to develop and implement a training plan to increasecontrols knowledge within the team
• Identify obsolete controls hardware and ensure appropriate spare parts availability
• Work with outside vendors and contractors involved in controls related projects
• Proven experience supporting electrical controls in an industrial environment
• Strong electrical, mechanical, analytical, and diagnostic skills, with the ability to defineproblems and resolve them quickly and safely
• Highly proficient with PLC software and hardware to include Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley products (Studio 5000 and similar)
• Extensive PLC programming/troubleshooting experience
• Experience supporting industrial networks, motor control systems, servo drives, variablefrequency drives, safety devices, and electrical distribution systems
• HMI/SCADA development expertise (FactoryTalk View, Wonderware, Ignition, andsimilar)
• Experience starting up, replacing, and upgrading Alllen Bradley and ABB drives
• History of troubleshooting remote IO on DeviceNet, Ethernet IP, and ControlNet
• Strong understanding of electrical theory and devices
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and diagrams
• Experience integrating and commissioning industrial equipment or controls hardware
• Effective communication and computer skills
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a team
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education: Technical Degree in Engineering, Industrial Controls, Automation, Mechatronics, orsimilar

• 5+ years of experience with Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programs
• 5+ years of experience with HMI/SCADA
• 5+ years of experience with Motor Controls (motors, variable frequency drives, DCdrives, and standard electrical components)

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day

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Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you’ll have the chance to build your ambition!

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