Lead Controls & Automation Engineer — PLC/SCADA Expert

Automationtechies; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Automationtechies is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer in Sumter, South Carolina, to support plant automation initiatives. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering or Electrical Engineering, along with over 5 years of experience in the field. Candidates should have strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and industrial networks, as well as excellent communication and leadership skills. This position offers an opportunity to improve system performance and reliability across a highly automated production environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation and controls engineering.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and industrial networks.
• Proven troubleshooting and optimization experience in automated systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of automation systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and industry standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate automation solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement for system reliability and efficiency.

Skills

Industrial automation

Controls engineering

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC

HMI

SCADA

Job description

Automationtechies is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer in Sumter, South Carolina, to support plant automation initiatives. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering or Electrical Engineering, along with over 5 years of experience in the field. Candidates should have strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and industrial networks, as well as excellent communication and leadership skills. This position offers an opportunity to improve system performance and reliability across a highly automated production environment.