Controls Engineer

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

In this role, you will help boost production efficiency, lower costs, and maximize manufacturing uptime while leading capital projects, collaborating cross-functionally, and providing hands-on guidance to plant personnel. You will manage electrical systems, oversee contractor safety, prepare budgets, and troubleshoot equipment issues in a dynamic manufacturing environment. If you are ready to make an impact and grow your expertise, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to join an industry leader in glass manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support and troubleshoot issues with the plant’s power system.
• Improve yields, lower costs, and increase manufacturing uptime by supporting existing facilities.
• Provide leadership and manage capital projects and plant improvements.
• Collaborate with internal operations, maintenance teams, and corporate capability groups in project execution.
• Instruct plant personnel in the operation and maintenance of the systems provided.
• Determine design requirements, prepare specifications and drawings, procure necessary materials and services, and coordinate installation and maintenance systems for major capital projects and plant improvements.
• Prepare cost estimates, develop budgets, and timelines for projects.
• Write electrical specifications and create electrical single-line diagrams and layout drawings to select electrical contractors.
• Monitor the preparation of working drawings presented by outside contractors.
• Perform contractor management and safety oversight for all contractor services.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and/or Controls Engineering.
• Experience with power system distribution and backup systems, such as emergency generators, UPS, and ATS.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Project management experience.
• Higher voltage (15KV ) experience.
• Experience with PLC programming and interface systems, such as MMI and SCADA.
• Significant experience with process control of conveyance systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Soft skills to build relationships on the floor.
• Ability to teach and mentor others in glass manufacturing processes.

Work Environment

We are a principle-based company that relies heavily on teamwork and ingenuity. We pride ourselves on being the partner of choice for our internal and external customers. The plant is investing $60-80 million in upgrades, focusing on improvements with many exciting projects coming up. The work environment is dynamic, with a focus on improvements, efficiency, sustainability, yield, safety, and CAPEX. Working under the Engineering Manager, who is an Electrical Engineer, you will have the opportunity for mentorship and engagement in a variety of projects.

This is a Permanent position based out of Richburg, SC.

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

variety of options for health, dental, vision

This is a fully onsite position in Richburg,SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $110,000 - $120,000