Process Engineer

The JOY FM; South Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The JOY FM is seeking a Process Engineer for a confidential Edgefield, SC manufacturing operation. This full-time role focuses on monitoring, evaluating, troubleshooting, and improving processes to boost equipment reliability, efficiency, and plant performance.

You will collaborate with maintenance, production, and quality teams to drive capital project support and continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications include an associate degree in engineering (bachelor's preferred), hands-on PLC

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering or related technical field required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Hands-on PLC troubleshooting and industrial automation experience.
• Experience with robotic equipment, automated machinery, and industrial control systems.
• -read, interpret, and work from mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; AutoCAD or SolidWorks a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, installation, startup, troubleshooting, and improvement of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Provide hands-on technical support to maintenance personnel on mechanical, electrical, and equipment issues.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, robotic systems, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Analyze workflows and equipment performance to identify cost reductions and efficiency gains.
• Develop, review, and improve SOPs and equipment settings; support capital projects; ROI analyses.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Robotic systems

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Studio 5000

RSLogix/ControlLogix

Job description

Description

# Process Engineer **Location:** Edgefield, SC **Salary:** $80,000–$90,000 annually **Job Type:** Full-Time ### Position Overview Job Shop is seeking an experienced **Process Engineer** for a confidential manufacturing employer in Edgefield, SC. This position is responsible for monitoring, evaluating, troubleshooting, and improving manufacturing and engineering processes to increase equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and overall plant performance. The Process Engineer will work closely with maintenance, production, and quality teams to support equipment improvements, resolve technical issues, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and assist with capital projects.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities Assist with the design, specification, installation, startup, troubleshooting, and improvement of manufacturing equipment and processes. Provide hands-on technical support to maintenance personnel in identifying and resolving mechanical, electrical, equipment performance, and quality issues. Troubleshoot and program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), robotic systems, and automated manufacturing equipment. Analyze manufacturing workflows, equipment performance, and capital expenditures to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement. Install, troubleshoot, repair, and restore manufacturing equipment to operational status. Support plant quality initiatives by identifying defects and utilizing DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) methodologies to implement sustainable solutions. Develop, review, and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and equipment settings to maintain efficient machine operations. Improve equipment reliability through proactive maintenance strategies and continuous improvement initiatives. Perform fabrication and equipment modifications using technical drawings and blueprints. Support capital improvement projects, including preparing Return on Investment (ROI) analyses and Capital Expenditure Requests (CERs). Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve productivity, equipment performance, and manufacturing efficiency. Qualifications & Requirements Associate degree in Engineering or a related technical field required; Bachelor's degree preferred. Previous experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial maintenance, quality, or process improvement. Hands‑on experience with PLC troubleshooting and industrial automation systems. Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills within a manufacturing environment. Experience with robotic equipment, automated machinery, and industrial control systems. Ability to read, interpret, and work from mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical drawings. Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem‑solving skills. Strong attention to detail and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex equipment and process issues. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks is a plus. Ability to lift more than 50 pounds as required. Preferred Technical Experience Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell PLC systems, including ControlLogix, Studio 5000, or RSLogix. Industrial automation, controls, and robotic troubleshooting. Mechanical and electrical equipment maintenance. Manufacturing process optimization and continuous improvement. Equipment installation, commissioning, and startup. Preventive maintenance and equipment reliability improvements. Compensation Annual Salary: $80,000–$90,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

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