Senior PLC Engineer – Field Commissioning & Controls Lead

Ferretti Search; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-growth environment

Technical leadership role

Collaborative, cross-functional teams

Job summary

A leading provider of engineered systems is seeking a Senior PLC Programmer (Electrical Engineer) in Columbia, SC. You will develop, maintain, and optimize control systems, lead factory acceptance tests, and coordinate with electrical designers. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in industrial settings, strong PLC programming skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. This role offers the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and travel to customer sites.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in industrial or tightly regulated fabrication environments.
• Experience developing HMI screens and basic SCADA architectures.
• Able to read schematics, panel layouts, and perform load calculations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize PLC and HMI code for complex projects.
• Lead factory acceptance tests, on-site commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Mentor technicians and junior engineers on programming best practices.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Field troubleshooting

Communication

Electrical fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Allen-Bradley (RSLogix/Studio 5000)

Siemens (TIA Portal)

ABB programming

Job description

A leading provider of engineered systems is seeking a Senior PLC Programmer (Electrical Engineer) in Columbia, SC. You will develop, maintain, and optimize control systems, lead factory acceptance tests, and coordinate with electrical designers. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in industrial settings, strong PLC programming skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. This role offers the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and travel to customer sites.