Controls Engineer (Job ID 1827722)

The company specializes in Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Custom Panel Manufacturing, Controls Engineering, Electrical Design, Mechanical Design, and Building Management System Solutions. Currently seeking a Controls Engineer who will apply the best programming practices and processes to accommodate the execution of the company's projects.

The Company

• The company has a skilled team of engineers who deliver innovative solutions for complex problems in an array of industries.
• Seeking a Controls Engineer to report to the Director of Engineering and manage project coordination with a diverse array of project stakeholders, including project managers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, technicians, and customers.

The Compensation

• $80,000 - $120,000 Annual Base Salary Range Commensurate with Experience

The Location

• 100% Fully Onsite Position based in the Company’s Easley, SC Facility

The Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Comprehensive Healthcare Package
• Liberal Holidays & Paid Vacations
• High Employee Retention & Career Longevity

The Role

• Manage and coordinate multiple projects' programming tasks to ensure they are completed on time.
• Organize and plan project programming tasks and schedules.
• Manage programming duties following the best practices and standards of the company.
• Complete and maintain the Controls Workbook for projects and ensure that documents produced at each project stage conform to the company's standard requirements.
• Develop and design required Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming, Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming, and Robot programming.
• Assist in collaboration across engineering and operations departments to ensure projects are completed successfully.
• Optimize project deliverables and schedule.
• Work with proposal teams to develop cost estimates for programming duties.

The Background Profile

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Informational Technology preferred
• 3 years of prior experience in the commissioning and setup of a variety of industrial equipment, structures, and automation equipment
• Comprehensive knowledge of programming methodologies including sequential state best practices
• Skilled in programming software tools including Roboguide (non-negotiable required), Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc, and Keller und Knappich Augsburg (KUKA) applications
• Proficiency in the development of Vision applications including Cognex and Keyence
• Competent in programming Robotics and Servo Motion
• Ability to work onsite daily at the Easley, SC facility
• Availability for 10-15% occasional and primarily local travel as required

The Ideal Background

• Aptitude to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and mechanical instructions, and assembly manuals
• Proficient in writing reports, correspondence, and procedures
• Familiarity with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundaments of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Capacity to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Skilled in interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Proficient in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions and ability to recognize, mitigate, and correct unsafe conditions
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Exceptional technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
• Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail
• Robust analytical and problem-solving skills