Senior Controls Engineer - CAPEX & Automation Lead

Carpenter Technology Corporation; McBee (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

401k with company contributions

Employee benefits package

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation’s Hartsville Operations in McBee, SC seeks an Electrical Engineer III – Controls to lead CAPEX automation projects. You will design, develop, and optimize control systems, mentor teammates, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires PLC programming, HMI development, and knowledge of industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profibus). You will manage projects from concept to commissioning in a fast-paced metal-processing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• 5+ years in controls and automation; steel automation experience.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with engineering-related software.
• Knowledge of lean principles.
• PLC programming required; Rockwell and Siemens controllers preferred.
• HMI development required; Aveva InTouch preferred.
• AC and DC drive knowledge.
• EtherNet/IP, Industrial Ethernet and Profibus Networks knowledge.
• Knowledge of automated equipment systems, robotics, and material handling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; well organized and able to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of control systems for automation projects.
• Identify and understand company needs related to control systems and analyze data for improvements.
• Implement solutions to enhance control system efficiency; provide technical support to the team.
• Configure, standardize, and optimize control systems; define system requirements and liaise with end-users and OEMs.
• Lead projects from start to finish; supervise installation, testing, and commissioning; manage costs and schedules.
• Develop business cases for automation and control upgrades to improve throughput and reduce costs.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Development

AC/DC Drive Knowledge

EtherNet/IP / Profibus

Rockwell/Siemens Controllers

Engineering Software

Problem Solving

Lean Principles

Strong Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field

Tools

Aveva InTouch

Rockwell Automation Software

Siemens Software

Job description

Carpenter Technology Corporation’s Hartsville Operations in McBee, SC seeks an Electrical Engineer III – Controls to lead CAPEX automation projects. You will design, develop, and optimize control systems, mentor teammates, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires PLC programming, HMI development, and knowledge of industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profibus). You will manage projects from concept to commissioning in a fast-paced metal-processing environment.