Controls Engineer: PLC Automation & Continuous Improvement

TRS Staffing Solutions; South Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking a Controls Engineer for a leading manufacturing client in Spartanburg, SC. You will partner with manufacturing operations to optimize production equipment controls and performance, focusing on electrical and electronic engineering for automation systems.

The role requires experience with PLCs (RSLogix, Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley), strong troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to ISO 14001/IATF 16949 standards. Occasional travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 3–5 years of experience with electronic controls, including RSLogix programming and Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Proven PLC troubleshooting experience and ability to train others on PLC operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and electronic control systems.
• Oversee PLC preventive maintenance activities for equipment reliability and performance.
• Collaborate on design and development of equipment schematics in compliance with NEC and industry codes.
• Develop standardized work processes and perform root-cause analysis to reduce downtime.
• Provide process engineering expertise and technical support to manufacturing operations.
• Lead training initiatives and Kaizen events promoting Lean manufacturing principles.
• Partner with teams on continuous improvement projects to boost efficiency, quality, and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Perform additional engineering duties and special projects as assigned.
• May travel occasionally as required.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting PLCs

Lean manufacturing

Education

Associate degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

RSLogix

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking a Controls Engineer for a leading manufacturing client in Spartanburg, SC. You will partner with manufacturing operations to optimize production equipment controls and performance, focusing on electrical and electronic engineering for automation systems.

The role requires experience with PLCs (RSLogix, Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley), strong troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to ISO 14001/IATF 16949 standards. Occasional travel may be needed.