Controls Engineer – PLC/Automation for Manufacturing

PIP Global Safety; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PIP Global Safety in Charleston, SC is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, develop, and maintain electrical systems in a manufacturing setting, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. You will work with PLCs and HMIs, and design schematics using CAD tools.

The role involves project management, cross‑functional collaboration, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle, with responsibilities spanning from design to testing and deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of related electrical engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in a PSM-regulated environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and test electrical systems for new and existing equipment.
• Create and revise electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Program PLCs and HMIs; optimize control systems.
• Support manufacturing and maintenance; troubleshoot electrical issues.
• Develop maintenance and testing procedures for electrical equipment.
• Plan capital projects; manage budgets and procurement specs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and document results.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder logic

Electrical design

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

PIP Global Safety in Charleston, SC is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, develop, and maintain electrical systems in a manufacturing setting, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. You will work with PLCs and HMIs, and design schematics using CAD tools.

The role involves project management, cross‑functional collaboration, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle, with responsibilities spanning from design to testing and deployment.