Industrial Controls Engineer: PLC, Vision & Automation

A01242 GE Gas Turbines (Greenville) L.L.C.; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance provided

Paid holidays

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 create panels, HMIs and documentation.

You will integrate vision systems, test machine sequences, lead projects, and work with operations, maintenance and quality teams to improve reliability and safety.

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.
• Strong understanding of industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, OPC).
• Working 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 operator usability and visibility.
• Produce electrical schematics, panel layouts and related documentation.
• Integrate vision systems with PLCs, robots and plant networks.
• Test and validate machine sequences, safety circuits and error recovery.
• Lead and support automation projects from concept through start-up.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA development

Industrial networks

Machine safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics

Tools

Cognex

Keyence

Omron

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 create panels, HMIs and documentation.

You will integrate vision systems, test machine sequences, lead projects, and work with operations, maintenance and quality teams to improve reliability and safety.