Industrial Controls Engineer: Automation & Vision Systems

GE Vernova; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 92,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in Greenville, SC is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, develop, and support automation systems that keep operations safe and efficient. You will troubleshoot, program PLCs, and integrate vision systems while collaborating with operations, maintenance, and quality teams.

The role focuses on system design, commissioning of new lines, and continuous improvement across production processes, with a strong emphasis on safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• Hands-on PLC programming experience (ladder, structured text, function block).
• Familiarity with HMI/SCADA development tools and industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, OPC).
• Knowledge of machine safety requirements and electrical codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify PLC programs for new and existing equipment.
• Create and update HMI interfaces to improve usability and visibility.
• Produce electrical schematics, panel layouts, and related docs.
• Select control components, sensors, drives, and instruments for projects.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics

Tools

HMI/SCADA tools

Cognex/Keyence/Omron vision

AutoCAD Electrical / EPLAN

Job description

GE Vernova in Greenville, SC is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, develop, and support automation systems that keep operations safe and efficient. You will troubleshoot, program PLCs, and integrate vision systems while collaborating with operations, maintenance, and quality teams.

The role focuses on system design, commissioning of new lines, and continuous improvement across production processes, with a strong emphasis on safety and documentation.