Controls Engineer II: PLC/HMI Automation & Projects

Generac Power Systems Inc.; Trenton (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. in the United States seeks a Controls Engineer to lead development and delivery of control system projects, program PLCs/HMIs, troubleshoot, and mentor the team. The role emphasizes adherence to standards and customer-focused solutions.

The engineer will prepare SOWs, manage budgets, and collaborate with vendors to implement scalable automation across facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience programming industrial controls, PLCs, HMIs.
• Experience with Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000 and FTV View.
• Prefer experience with Fanuc robots and GE Proficy Suite.

Responsibilities

• Solve equipment controls issues and implement improvements.
• Provide capital project control system guidance to suppliers and installers.
• Serve as SME for facility control systems programming.
• Prepare project deliverables: statements of work, status reports, budgets.
• Adhere to company standards; translate needs to functional specs.
• Develop programs to meet system requirements; mentor project team.
• Ensure customer acceptance through testing, validation, and user training.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

GE Proficy Suite – Machine Edition

GE Historian

Job description

Generac Power Systems Inc. in the United States seeks a Controls Engineer to lead development and delivery of control system projects, program PLCs/HMIs, troubleshoot, and mentor the team. The role emphasizes adherence to standards and customer-focused solutions.

The engineer will prepare SOWs, manage budgets, and collaborate with vendors to implement scalable automation across facilities.