Sr. Controls Engineer

CEO Inc.; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CEO Inc. seeks a Sr. Process Control Engineer to enhance automation systems within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will focus on control system optimization, HMI development, and executing control strategies that drive efficiency, reliability, and overall plant performance. Responsibilities include refining automation strategies, creating and maintaining documentation, troubleshooting control systems with maintenance and operations, and supporting capital projects and new equipment

Qualifications

• 5+ years in automation, controls, or process engineering in manufacturing.
• Experience with distributed or plant-wide control systems (DCS) and PLC-based automation platforms.
• Familiarity with multiple automation platforms and vendors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine automation strategies to improve process stability, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Create and maintain technical documentation such as control narratives, loop documentation, and system backups.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues in collaboration with maintenance and operations teams.
• Work cross-functionally to support capital projects, system upgrades, and new equipment integration.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize automation and workflows.

Skills

Automation experience

DCS/PLC platforms

HMI development

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

DCS platforms

HMI/SCADA

Job description

A well-established, multi-site manufacturing company is seeking a Sr. Process Control Engineer to support and enhance automation systems within a fast-paced production environment. This role will focus on control system optimization, HMI development, and execution of control strategies that drive efficiency, reliability, and overall plant performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine automation strategies to improve process stability, product quality, and operational efficiency
• Create and maintain technical documentation such as control narratives, loop documentation, and system backups
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues in collaboration with maintenance and operations teams
• Work cross-functionally to support capital projects, system upgrades, and new equipment integration
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize automation and workflows

Leadership Scope

• Provide technical input and support for projects; level of leadership responsibility will align with experience

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience in automation, controls, or process engineering within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with distributed or plant-wide control systems (DCS) and PLC-based automation platforms
• Familiarity with multiple automation platforms and vendors is preferred
• Background supporting projects from concept through commissioning is highly desirable
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols and system integration concepts
• Exposure to data systems, historians, or manufacturing IT/OT environments is a plus
• Strong foundation in instrumentation and control principlesAbility to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a proactive, continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to industrial equipment and varying conditions
• Regular movement throughout the facility; occasional lifting may be required
• Exposure to typical plant conditions, including noise and moving equipment

Additional Information

This description is intended to provide a general overview of the role. Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs and organizational priorities.