What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer - Automation position at The Hiring Group, LLC?
Our client, a well-established manufacturing company in the Duncan, SC area, is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support and enhance their automated production systems. This is a direct-hire opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on automation work and wants to make an immediate impact.
Base Salary: Up to $130,000 (based on experience)
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible PTO policy
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance
What You’ll Do
- Program, support, and improve PLC-based automation systems
- Develop and modify HMI screens for operators and technicians
- Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize VFDs
- Design and support electrical control panels and wiring
- Partner with operations, maintenance, and contractors to keep production running
- Support equipment installs, upgrades, and start-ups on the plant floor
Must-Have For the Role
- 5 years of Controls / Automation Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electricl, Automation, or Controls Engineering or equivalent experience
- PLC programming (Allen-Bradley & Siemens) experience
- VFD setup and troubleshooting
- Electrical panel design & wiring
- HMI development
- Manufacturing automation support
Nice-to-Have (Not Required)
Experience with any of the following is a plus:
- Vision systems or intelligent sensors
- AutoCAD or SolidWorks
- Oracle systems exposure
- Project or capital equipment leadership
Apply today and let’s talk about how your automation skills can make an impact from day one.
Salary : $130,000