Controls Technician - 1st Shift: PLC & Automation Pro

E.A. Sween Company; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

E.A. Sween Company is adding a Controls Technician to its Greenwood, SC facility to support highly automated equipment, program PLCs, debug, and troubleshoot electrical circuits. You will collaborate with maintenance and operations to improve equipment uptime and reliability.

The role requires a Electronics Engineering Technology degree or equivalent with 2+ years in motor controls, PLCs, SCADA, and CMMS. Monday–Friday schedule with overtime and a safety-first culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent field.
• 2+ years of experience with motor controls (starter/VFDs), PLC programs, SCADA.
• Experience with CMMS and HVAC controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Program and debug automated equipment and control systems (PLCs, HMIs, electrical wiring).
• Support continuous improvement and capital projects; analyze data for uptime.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and vendors to implement new tech.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI troubleshooting

Electrical wiring

SCADA/KPI

CMMS

Education

Electronics Engineering Technology degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

E.A. Sween Company is adding a Controls Technician to its Greenwood, SC facility to support highly automated equipment, program PLCs, debug, and troubleshoot electrical circuits. You will collaborate with maintenance and operations to improve equipment uptime and reliability.

The role requires a Electronics Engineering Technology degree or equivalent with 2+ years in motor controls, PLCs, SCADA, and CMMS. Monday–Friday schedule with overtime and a safety-first culture are offered.