Process Engineer

A growing manufacturing company is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations, improve production processes, troubleshoot equipment, and help implement engineering and capital projects.

Pay: $80k - $90K

Where: Trenton/Edgefield, SC

This is a shop-floor-focused engineering role for someone who enjoys getting involved directly with equipment, controls, and production challenges.

The ideal candidate will have a combination of mechanical, electrical, and controls experience, along with strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, installation, startup, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Work directly on the production floor to identify and resolve equipment, process, and performance issues.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, electronic, and controls-related problems with production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and support PLC-controlled equipment, including Allen-Bradley systems.
• Assist with PLC and robotic troubleshooting, programming, and process improvements.
• Partner with maintenance and production teams to diagnose equipment failures and improve reliability.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and workflows to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, reliability, and cost.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methodologies such as DMAIC.
• Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Develop, update, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and equipment settings to support consistent and efficient operations.
• Assist with the development and implementation of capital improvement projects.
• Prepare and evaluate ROI analyses and capital expenditure requests.
• Support proactive equipment reliability and maintenance strategies.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, electrical schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Assist with fabrication, equipment modifications, and building projects based on engineering drawings.
• Work closely with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to improve overall plant performance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, process engineering, maintenance, controls, quality, or a related technical environment.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, Allen-Bradley controls, and industrial automation.
• Experience with robotics or automated manufacturing equipment is a plus.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and blueprints.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify problems, determine root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects or priorities.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and spending significant time on the production floor.
• Must be comfortable with hands-on work and occasionally working around machinery, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds when necessary.

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Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Programmable logic controllers: 3 years (Required)
• Robotics: 3 years (Preferred)
• Electrical troubleshooting: 5 years (Required)
• Mechanical troubleshooting: 5 years (Required)
• Continuous improvement: 5 years (Preferred)
• Industrial equipment: 5 years (Required)
• Maintenance: 3 years (Preferred)
• Blueprint reading: 5 years (Required)
• Process improvement: 3 years (Preferred)
• AutoCAD: 2 years (Preferred)
• SolidWorks: 2 years (Preferred)
• ROI: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000