Robotics & PLC Controls Engineer

Mergon Moulded Plastics; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

401(k) with company match

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Advanced automation technologies

Job summary

Mergon Moulded Plastics in Anderson, SC is seeking a Robotics & PLC Controls Engineer to design, program, and sustain PLC, HMI, and robot systems across automated cells. You’ll diagnose issues, implement improvements, and ensure peak uptime with a focus on safety and reliability.

You’ll collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to drive root-cause investigations and document standards. The role offers growth in advanced automation within a collaborative plant environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics or related field.
• 5+ years in industrial automation in a manufacturing setting.
• Hands-on PLC, HMI, and robot programming and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documents.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and sustain PLC, HMI, and robotic systems across automated manufacturing cells.
• Keep automated equipment running at peak uptime and efficiency through proactive support.
• Diagnose issues spanning controls, electrical, and automation domains.
• Lead root-cause investigations and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Support equipment installs, commissioning, and production launches.
• Create and maintain controls documentation, electrical schematics, and plant standards.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to elevate plant performance.
• Spot and deliver improvements in productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI troubleshooting

Robotics

Electrical schematics reading

Root-cause analysis

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Automation/Mechatronics/Computer Engineering

Tools

ABB robot

Omron PLC/HMI

Keyence vision systems

Job description

Robotics & PLC Controls EngineerA day in the lifeYou start your morning reviewing overnight production data and a notification from a packaging cell. On the floor, you trace a mis-pick to a sensor threshold, tweak a Keyence vision parameter, and push a quick HMI update. Back at your desk, you refine Omron PLC logic to eliminate a recurring fault, then step into a root-cause session where you validate the fix with the team and lock in corrective actions. After lunch, you commission an ABB robot path update for a faster cycle, document the change in standards and schematics, and finish the day walking the line with Production, Maintenance, and Quality to spot the next opportunity for safer, more reliable throughput.Role snapshotLocation: Anderson, SCDepartment: EngineeringReports To: Automation SupervisorWhat you’ll tackleProgram, troubleshoot, and sustain PLC, HMI, and robotic systems across automated manufacturing cells.Keep automated equipment running at peak uptime and efficiency through proactive support.Diagnose and resolve issues spanning controls, electrical, and automation domains.Lead root-cause investigations and drive corrective and preventive actions.Support equipment installs, commissioning, and production launches.Create and maintain controls documentation, electrical schematics, and plant standards.Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to elevate plant performance.Spot and deliver improvements in productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.What you bringRequired qualificationsBachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or related field.5+ years working with industrial automation in a manufacturing setting.Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, and robots.Solid command of industrial controls, electrical systems, and automation technologies.Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documents.Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.Preferred qualificationsABB robot experience.Omron PLC/HMI experience.Keyence vision systems exposure.Background in plastics, blow molding, injection molding, or other high-volume manufacturing.Experience with manufacturing data systems, continuous improvement, and equipment commissioning.Rewards and growthCompetitive salaryComprehensive benefits package401(k) with company matchCareer growth opportunitiesCollaborative manufacturing environmentWork with advanced automation and robotics technologiesReady to apply?If building safer, smarter, more reliable automation excites you, apply today and help us elevate operational performance.