Senior Controls Engineer — Automotive Automation & Projects

Insight Global

Aiken (SC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

9 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

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401k retirement plan

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer for their Aiken, SC facility. You will support a high-volume automotive molding and assembly operation, working with PLCs, robotics, vision systems, VFDs, hydraulics, and MES.

The role mixes hands-on troubleshooting with project work to improve uptime, process reliability, and machine performance across a 24/7 environment. Collaboration with Maintenance, Production, and Engineering is essential.

Qualifications

2+ years of hands-on controls/automation in a production setting.
Experience troubleshooting and modifying PLC programs.
Experience supporting automated equipment and production lines.
Ability to troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors, hydraulics, and machine controls.
Understanding vision systems interaction with PLCs and robotics.

Responsibilities

40% production support and 60% project work in a 24/7 facility.
Troubleshoot line-down issues and drive automation improvements.
Manage capital projects and equipment upgrades across molding and assembly operations.
Collaborate with Maintenance, Production, and Engineering teams to improve uptime and machine performance.