Global Travel Controls Engineer: PLC/HMI & Safety

Silfabsolar; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Silfabsolar is seeking a skilled Control Engineer to design, develop, and maintain electrical control systems for industrial equipment. You will program PLCs, configure HMIs, and implement safety systems to ensure safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include creating electrical drawings, developing safety systems, and integrating servo drives and machine vision. Travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining electrical control systems for industrial machinery.
• Knowledge of PLC programming across AB, Omron, Siemens, Beckhoff, etc.
• Ability to design electrical drawings and panel layouts (AutoCAD Electrical).
• Familiarity with industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, Profinet, DeviceNet, Profibus).
• HMI programming across multiple platforms.
• Experience with servo motion systems and machine vision.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical drawings for control and power circuits and panel layouts.
• Design and program safety systems (Safety PLCs and Controllers).
• Program PLCs and HMIs across major brands.
• Develop industrial networks and communication protocols.
• Configure servo motion, machine vision, and robotics integration.
• Support machine start-ups and on-site commissioning.
• Prepare system documentation and manuals.
• Lead/assist control personnel and panel builders.

Skills

Robotics controls troubleshooting

Control Logix PLCs

Safety systems design

Oral and written communication

Technical project management

Analytical problem solving

HMIs and VFDs familiarity

Multi-tasking in fast-paced env

Microsoft Office

Logical and methodical reasoning

Interpersonal communication

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Allen-Bradley (AB)

Siemens

Omron

Beckhoff

HMI programming tools

Cognex Vision

Keyence Vision

Banner Vision

Job description

Silfabsolar is seeking a skilled Control Engineer to design, develop, and maintain electrical control systems for industrial equipment. You will program PLCs, configure HMIs, and implement safety systems to ensure safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include creating electrical drawings, developing safety systems, and integrating servo drives and machine vision. Travel up to 30% may be required.