Senior Automation Engineer: Industrial Controls Leader

Sapience Automation; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapience Automation is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, program, and implement automated control systems across industrial processes. You will collaborate with project managers and production teams, applying engineering principles to minimize manual work and maximize safety and efficiency.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem solving, and adherence to standards, with responsibilities spanning design, field installation, commissioning, and ongoing optimization for customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is typically required for this role.
• Extensive practical experience in industrial automation is expected.
• Strong communication and technical writing abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for project execution, collaborating with Pieper team and customers.
• Develop and document design, programming, and testing standards following the Pieper Automation Way.
• Mentor teammates, help with team development, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Positive safety attitude

Communication skills

Technical writing skills

Independent worker

Customer satisfaction focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

CoPilot

VMware

Job description

Sapience Automation is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, program, and implement automated control systems across industrial processes. You will collaborate with project managers and production teams, applying engineering principles to minimize manual work and maximize safety and efficiency.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem solving, and adherence to standards, with responsibilities spanning design, field installation, commissioning, and ongoing optimization for customer