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PLC Control Engineer

Isola Group
Ridgeway, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/16/2027
Isola, an industry leader in global materials sciences whose mission is improve life by enabling innovation in electronic products, is hiring a PLC Control Engineer at our Ridgeway, SC facility.

The Role
The PLC Control Engineer is responsible for the setup, editing, testing, troubleshooting and implementation of computer control systems used for production automation. The PLC Control Engineer will help design and develop systems for use on the production line. Their designs will help increase production efficiency by evaluating the performance and proposing then implementing improvements.

WHO WILL LOVE THIS JOB
  • A problem solver, you ask the right questions to uncover the root cause and can quickly iterate to a final, well-thought-out result.
  • A hands-on team player, you spend the majority of your time out on the production working with peers at all levels of the production team.
  • An experienced PLC Controller, you have 3-5 years of continuous work experience with PLC, preferably with Allen Bradley and Mitsubishi, and Maintenance. You are able to not just program but edit coding, troubleshoot and perform testing.
TOP RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Designs, installs, optimizes, and adapts electronic control systems and instruments to automate and monitor industrial processes.
  • Develops technical designs, process diagrams, SCADA block diagrams, and control schematics to implement automation controls.
  • Configures systems using PLC and HMI techniques.
  • Models, test, and measures output and data to analyze performance or quality issues and develop solutions.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • BS or higher degree in an engineering discipline-required; Controls or Mechanical Engineering- preferred
  • 3-5 years of recent continuous work experience with PLC
  • Experience with Allen Bradley and Mitsubishi- required; Experience with Siemens- preferred
  • Experience with Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
  • Background in Maintenance- preferred
  • Experience with evaluating and troubleshooting PLC in relation to the manufacturing processes and machinery. Able to work extend hours and weekends in the event
projects go beyond normal work hours.

This is a safety-sensitive role. All offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background investigation and drug screening.

Isola is a global company employing a diverse and multicultural workforce. We strive to develop a culture that encourages open dialogue and the sharing of ideas.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. Worldwide opportunities exist for people of all backgrounds and experiences.

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