Manufacturing Controls Engineer — PLC & Automation

Cummins Inc.; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Ladson, SC is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to design, implement, and optimize electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment.

You will collaborate with engineering and production teams to deliver reliable, safe automation solutions. The role emphasizes PLC programming, sensors and actuators, and integration of hardware and software with a focus on cost-effective performance and maintainability.

Qualifications

• College, university, or degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or related field, or equivalent experience required.
• This position may require licensing for export controls or sanctions regulations. Basic level of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls engineering projects for electrical control systems in manufacturing.
• Design, implement, and optimize PLCs, sensors, actuators, and safety circuits.
• Troubleshoot and repair control systems and implement changes.
• Support automation initiatives including IIoT dashboards and manufacturing efficiency initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, compliant systems.

Skills

PLCs

Servo systems

Automation & robotics

Scripting

Troubleshooting

Education

STEM degree or equivalent experience

Tools

IIoT dashboards

Industrial networking

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Ladson, SC is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to design, implement, and optimize electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment.

You will collaborate with engineering and production teams to deliver reliable, safe automation solutions. The role emphasizes PLC programming, sensors and actuators, and integration of hardware and software with a focus on cost-effective performance and maintainability.