Electrical Controls Engineer - Anderson, South Carolina

MissionHires; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MissionHires is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to support operations in Anderson, SC. This role involves specifying, designing, and maintaining controls systems while assisting technicians with problem-solving.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, 3+ years of experience in industrial controls, and advanced knowledge of various electrical systems. Strong communication and safety-oriented skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of industrial controls experience.
• Advanced knowledge of DCS, PLC, HMI, Robotics, and Servo Systems.
• Proficiency in setting up and troubleshooting industrial control networks.

Responsibilities

• Specify, design, and maintain complex controls systems.
• Lead and assist in troubleshooting Power Distribution and Robotics.
• Provide training to Controls and Production personnel.

Skills

Electrical theory and operation

Power Distribution

Troubleshooting

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

AutoCAD

scheduling software

Job description

We are seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer for Talent HRizon’s Client located in Anderson, SC. The Controls Engineer specifies, designs, implements, and maintains complex controls systems and software programming on production equipment and associated machinery while training and assisting Controls Technicians in solving complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to OSHA and company safety rules; use proper PPE and correct hazardous electrical conditions immediately
• Demonstrate advanced NEC knowledge and develop Lock-Out/Tag-Out safety procedures for operations and maintenance
• Lead/support Engineering, Maintenance, Production, OEMs, vendors, and contractors to design, install, interface, and start up new equipment and process controls
• Select and approve electrical components; review and approve electrical designs; assess and modify software; conduct machine acceptance testing; identify and resolve problems
• Assist Production, Maintenance, and Engineering with daily priorities, coverage, and special projects
• Specify Power Distribution, Drives, Motors, DCS, PLC, HMI, Servo Systems, Instrumentation, and Data Collection/Analysis software per company control standards
• Evaluate electrical equipment from multiple sources and recommend best-value solutions
• Perform high-level troubleshooting and critical problem-solving across electrical, mechanical, and process systems
• Lead and assist in troubleshooting Power Distribution, Drives, Motors, DCS, PLC, HMI, Servo systems, and Robotics
• Proactively identify opportunities to increase production performance and initiate, lead, and oversee improvement projects to completion
• Design and implement complex program modifications in DCS, PLC, HMI, and servo controller logic to improve equipment and system performance
• Provide technical and operational training to Controls, Production, Warehouse, and other personnel; share best practices to enhance team troubleshooting skills
• Provide direction and after-hours/off-shift support as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Minimum 3 years of industrial controls experience with advanced knowledge of electrical theory and operation
• Advanced knowledge of Power Distribution, Grounding, Medium Voltage Drives, Coordinated Drives, AC Motors, Bonding, DCS, PLC, HMI, Robotics, and Servo Systems
• Knowledge of Mechanical, Pneumatic, and Hydraulic systems
• Experience with system management including backup/archiving and restoring
• Experience setting up, securing, and troubleshooting industrial control (OT) networks
• Proven ability to lead complex electrical and control engineering projects in the $50k–$500k+ range
• Excellent oral and written communication, technical writing, computer, reasoning, and mathematical skills
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Effective interpersonal skills with a team-oriented mindset
• Safety-oriented mindset with commitment to environmental policies and procedures
• Proficiency with CMMS, MS Office, AutoCAD, and scheduling software