PLC Control Engineer

Isola Group; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Isola Group in Ridgeway, SC is hiring a PLC Control Engineer to set up, edit, test, troubleshoot and implement computer control systems used for production automation. You will help design systems for the production line and improve efficiency.

You will work hands-on with production teams, require 3-5 years PLC experience (Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi), and a bachelor’s degree in engineering. This safety-sensitive role includes pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in engineering, controls or mechanical preferred.
• 3–5 years of continuous PLC work experience.
• Experience with Allen Bradley and Mitsubishi is required; Siemens preferred.
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles experience.

Responsibilities

• Designs, installs, optimizes and adapts electronic control systems for automation.
• Develops process diagrams, block diagrams and schematics for automation controls.
• Configures systems using PLC and HMI techniques.
• Tests, troubleshoots and implements improvements to production lines.

Skills

problem solver

hands-on team player

PLC controller

Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Mitsubishi

Siemens

Job description

Isola, an industry leader in global materials sciences whose mission is improve life by enabling innovation in electronic products, is hiring a PLC Control Engineer at our Ridgeway, SC facility.

The Role

The PLC Control Engineer is responsible for the setup, editing, testing, troubleshooting and implementation of computer control systems used for production automation. The PLC Control Engineer will help design and develop systems for use on the production line. Their designs will help increase production efficiency by evaluating the performance and proposing then implementing improvements.

WHO WILL LOVE THIS JOB

• A problem solver, you ask the right questions to uncover the root cause and can quickly iterate to a final, well-thought-out result.
• A hands-on team player, you spend the majority of your time out on the production working with peers at all levels of the production team.
• An experienced PLC Controller, you have 3-5 years of continuous work experience with PLC, preferably with Allen Bradley and Mitsubishi, and Maintenance. You are able to not just program but edit coding, troubleshoot and perform testing.

TOP RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs, installs, optimizes, and adapts electronic control systems and instruments to automate and monitor industrial processes.
• Develops technical designs, process diagrams, SCADA block diagrams, and control schematics to implement automation controls.
• Configures systems using PLC and HMI techniques.
• Models, test, and measures output and data to analyze performance or quality issues and develop solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS or higher degree in an engineering discipline-required; Controls or Mechanical Engineering- preferred
• 3-5 years of recent continuous work experience with PLC
• Experience with Allen Bradley and Mitsubishi- required; Experience with Siemens- preferred
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
• Background in Maintenance- preferred
• Experience with evaluating and troubleshooting PLC in relation to the manufacturing processes and machinery. Able to work extend hours and weekends in the event

projects go beyond normal work hours.

This is a safety-sensitive role. All offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background investigation and drug screening.

Isola is a global company employing a diverse and multicultural workforce. We strive to develop a culture that encourages open dialogue and the sharing of ideas.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. Worldwide opportunities exist for people of all backgrounds and experiences.