Controls Engineer - Experienced

koops

Greenville (SC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401k & ESOP

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid time off

Travel Premium Program

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Koops designs, develops, and debugs control systems for end-of-line packaging automation across industries. The Controls Engineer will design electrical layouts, program PLCs and HMIs, and integrate sensors and vision systems.

You will collaborate with mechanical and project teams, work directly with customers to define requirements, and support on-site startups with travel approximately 25% of the time.

Qualifications

Bachelor-level engineering degree or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 5 years of Controls Engineering experience in automation.
Willingness to travel ~25%.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and debug control systems for end-of-line packaging equipment.
Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robots, and motion control systems.
Develop electrical layouts and detailed schematics using CAD tools.
Integrate sensors, pneumatics, and vision systems into automation solutions.
Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, project, and build teams.
Work directly with customers to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
Support on-site debugging and system startup as needed (travel ~25%).

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robotics

Motion control

Electrical design

Vision systems

CAD tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer communication

Problem solving

Education

Four-year engineering degree

5+ years controls engineering experience

Tools

CAD software

PLC hardware

Job description

The Controls Engineers at Koops design, develop, and debug control systems for primarily end of line Packaging automation equipment across a wide range of industries. We’re looking for a talented, creative, and self-motivated engineer to join a highly collaborative team where problem-solving, creativity, and a strong team dynamic drive success.

What You’ll Do

Design, develop, and debug control systems for end of line packagingequipment
Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robots, and motion control systems
Develop electrical layouts and detailed schematics using CAD software
Integrate sensors, pneumatics, and vision systems into automation solutions
Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, project, and build teams
Work directly with customers to understand requirements and deliver solutions
Support on-site debugging and system startup as needed (travel ~25%)

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking an engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, values teamwork, and takes pride in delivering high-quality automation solutions. Our ideal candidate has 5-10 years of controls experience in the automation industry. Direct packaging equipment experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience with electrical design software, PLCs, HMIs, robots, motion control, pneumatics, and vision systems
Proven ability to produce electrical layouts and detailed schematics using CAD tools
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Excellent communication skills to understand customer needs and coordinate solutions
Team-oriented mindset
Professional presence with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction
High standard of integrity
Creative problem-solving abilities

Education & Experience

Four-year engineering degree or equivalent applicable work experience
At least 5 years of Controls Engineering experience in automation
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25%

Why Koops?

If you enjoy working as part of an engaged, collaborative team — we’d love to hear from you. In exchange for your expertise and commitment, Koops offers: