Lead Controls Engineer, Industrial Automation

Automation Engineering Company; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Automation Engineering Company in Greer, SC is seeking an experienced controls engineer to design, program, and commission industrial automation systems for diverse manufacturing clients.

You will lead project teams, develop testing and validation procedures, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The role requires PLC/HMI programming, PID drawings understanding, and collaboration with suppliers and internal staff.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC programming and automation control systems.
• Ability to read and redline P&ID drawings.
• Strong MS Word/Excel and general computer skills.
• Proven track record leading automation projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation project implementations from design to commissioning.
• Develop and modify automation systems and software.
• Create documentation and training materials for customers.

Skills

Project leadership

Lean manufacturing

Mentoring

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Rockwell PLC (Allen-Bradley)

Siemens PLC

HMI/SCADA

P&ID drawings

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Automation Engineering Company in Greer, SC is seeking an experienced controls engineer to design, program, and commission industrial automation systems for diverse manufacturing clients.

You will lead project teams, develop testing and validation procedures, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The role requires PLC/HMI programming, PID drawings understanding, and collaboration with suppliers and internal staff.