Controls Engineer: PLC & Automation Specialist

IPG; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

IPG is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead PLC programming, automation projects, and electrical troubleshooting at our Blythewood, SC facility. You will own the site's control systems, drive improvements, and support safety and reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in electrical engineering or related field and 3+ years of controls experience, with proficiency in Allen‑Bradley and Siemens PLCs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of controls, automation, or electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site's primary Controls Engineer and owner for PLCs, HMIs, networks, and automation systems.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, modify, and optimize PLC programs to support safe and reliable plant operations.
• Lead troubleshooting for control system failures and improve uptime and performance.
• Program, commission, and troubleshoot VFDs, servo systems, motor controls, relays, and related automation equipment.
• Manage and improve plant control systems; ensure hardware, software, and network reliability.
• Lead automation projects from concept through implementation.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Controls Eng

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Industrial networks

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

VFDs

HMI/SCADA tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

IPG is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead PLC programming, automation projects, and electrical troubleshooting at our Blythewood, SC facility. You will own the site's control systems, drive improvements, and support safety and reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in electrical engineering or related field and 3+ years of controls experience, with proficiency in Allen‑Bradley and Siemens PLCs.