Lead Controls Engineer - PLC, SCADA & Automation

BMW Group; Woodruff (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW Group in United States is seeking an experienced engineer to lead PLC, control, and SCADA system design and implementation. You will collaborate across teams to establish design standards and improve line uptime and reliability, while delivering documentation and training support.

The role focuses on PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA integration in a highly automated automotive production environment, requiring strong technical and problem-solving skills and adherence to BMW standards.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in IT/engineering or related technical field with experience.
• 5+ years of professional technical experience in a highly automated manufacturing environment (automotive preferred).
• 5+ years of experience programming/troubleshooting PLC applications (Siemens TIA Portal/S7 and automotive preferred).
• 5+ years of experience with PLCs, Communication BUS, HMIs, safety PLCs, VFDs, motors, electrical schematics, and other control components.
• 5+ years of MS Office skills (Word, Excel, …).
• 5+ years of software engineering concepts experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads and provides technical design support for PLCs, controls, and SCADA systems.
• Collaborates with partners to develop design standards and specifications for PLCs and control systems.
• Plans and implements improvements to PLCs and control systems to boost uptime and reliability.
• Participates in cross-functional project teams supporting PLCs, control systems, and SCADA systems.
• Provides technical support related to PLCs, networks, SCADA systems, and control systems during model introductions and issue resolution in production.
• Ensures proper PLC and control system operation and documentation delivery from line builders and integrators.
• Interfaces with IT group to ensure efficient operation of SCADA systems.
• Develops solutions in automated processes to improve safety, efficiency, cost, and reliability.
• Develops HMI and production monitoring system for line control and maintenance information systems.
• Coordinates with suppliers to ensure BMW standards are used consistently.
• Develops and maintains user/support documentation.
• Evaluates concepts with technical/financial focus and drives changes per BMW standards.
• Supports training and development programs with documentation.
• Adheres to VPS Principles and Standard Work.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

PLC programming concepts

SCADA systems

Control systems

Automation engineering

MS Office

Education

BA/BS in IT or engineering (Electrical/Computer/Software preferred)

AA/AS in related technical field with 2 years of professional experience or 4 years in manufacturing

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal/S7

Job description

BMW Group in United States is seeking an experienced engineer to lead PLC, control, and SCADA system design and implementation. You will collaborate across teams to establish design standards and improve line uptime and reliability, while delivering documentation and training support.

The role focuses on PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA integration in a highly automated automotive production environment, requiring strong technical and problem-solving skills and adherence to BMW standards.