Controls Engineer

STIWA Holding GmbH; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Travel opportunities

Job summary

STIWA Holding GmbH in Rock Hill, SC is hiring a Controls Engineer to design, program, and validate high-performance automation systems. You will lead hardware integration, PLC and HMI development, and ensure seamless startup from the US to Austria and abroad.

The role offers travel to customer sites and STIWA Group headquarters, with a competitive hourly compensation, comprehensive health benefits after probation, and a clear path toward leadership roles within a high-tech, international team.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related ABET-accredited field.
• 2–4 years hands-on experience in industrial automation.
• Willingness to travel internationally and to STIWA Group headquarters in Austria.

Responsibilities

• Program, build, and validate control systems with pneumatics, servos, VFDs, and HMI touchscreens.
• Lead setup and startup of advanced machinery at US and Austria facilities and at customer sites worldwide.
• Refine machines and systems to maximize operational efficiency and reliability.
• Create specifications and comprehensive technical documentation for project success.
• Provide after-sales support and deliver high-level technical training to global clients.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical systems

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PLCs

HMI touchscreens

VFDs

Pneumatics

Job description

Are you a problem-solver who thrives on seeing complex systems come to life? We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our team at STIWA. In this role, you won’t just be writing code; you’ll be the architect of high-performance automation, taking projects from initial programming and in-house validation to global commissioning.
If you are looking for a position that offers deep technical challenges, international travel, and the chance to work with world-class automation technology, we want to hear from you!

• You will program, build, and validate sophisticated control systems incorporating pneumatics, servos, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and HMI touchscreens to meet rigorous technical standards.
• You will lead the setup and startup of advanced machinery both in-house at our US and Austria facilities and at customer sites worldwide, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
• Beyond basic functionality, you will focus on process excellence by continually refining machines and systems to ensure peak operational efficiency and long-term reliability.
• You will create clear specifications and comprehensive technical documentation that serve as the essential blueprint for project success and team alignment.
• You will provide expert after-sales support and deliver high-level technical training, empowering our global clients to succeed through expert guidance and partnership.
• You hold a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related ABET-accredited field, providing the theoretical core for our complex control systems.
• Ideally possessing 2-4 years of hands-on experience, you will utilize PLCs and HMI/OIT to drive sophisticated process control and industrial automation solutions.
• You are energized by the prospect of international travel, including extensive technical training at our STIWA Group headquarters in Austria and global project execution across the USA, Mexico, Canada, and Brazil.
• You bring excellent communication skills and a natural inclination for responsibility, working seamlessly within multidisciplinary teams while demonstrating the potential to grow into future leadership roles.
• Please note: We are strictly focusing on candidates currently residing within the U.S., and we are not offering visa sponsorships for this position at this time.
• A challenging and responsible position in a high-tech company with an international background.
• We provide a competitive compensation package between $27.00 - $32.00 / hr - higher potential for experienced professionals complemented by full health benefits effective after a 2-month probation.
• You will benefit from generous paid time off and clear career development pathways, designed to support continuous skill expansion and progression into future leadership roles.
• Based at our Rock Hill, SC site with a Monday-Friday schedule, you will maintain a professional home base while remaining available for travel during critical machine commissioning phases.