Junior PLC & Automation Engineer

Vertiv Co; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Co is seeking a motivated Junior Systems Engineer to join its software department, focusing on configuring, testing and deploying PLC and control systems for power monitoring and related solutions. The role offers hands-on experience in automation and control engineering within a global leader in switchgear solutions.

Ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals, the position emphasizes collaboration with hardware engineers and project teams, with significant travel to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Automation, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of PLC programming and industrial control systems.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, HMI design, and protocols such as Modbus, Ethernet/IP, or Profibus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, configuration, and testing of PLC and SCADA systems.
• Develop and validate software for control and power monitoring systems.
• Perform system integration testing with switchgear products.
• Provide technical support during installation and commissioning phases.
• Troubleshoot PLC programming, communication protocols, and control systems.
• Prepare technical documentation including configuration details, test plans and user manuals.
• Maintain records of system modifications and testing procedures.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, project managers and production teams to ensure seamless delivery.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA familiarity

HMI design

Troubleshooting

Communication protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Automation, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Vertiv Co is seeking a motivated Junior Systems Engineer to join its software department, focusing on configuring, testing and deploying PLC and control systems for power monitoring and related solutions. The role offers hands-on experience in automation and control engineering within a global leader in switchgear solutions.

Ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals, the position emphasizes collaboration with hardware engineers and project teams, with significant travel to