Controls Design Engineer

Controls Engineer

Zing Recruiting, in partnership with a leading custom industrial equipment manufacturer in the Spartanburg, SC area, is seeking a Controls Engineer to join their engineering team! This is a great opportunity for an experienced Controls Engineer to design, program, test, and troubleshoot control systems used in custom-engineered industrial equipment.

Controls Engineer Job Summary

• Pay: $75,000-$95,000 annually
• Design and develop complete industrial control systems for custom-engineered equipment
• Create electrical schematics, control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and Bills of Material
• Program and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and machine control systems
• Specify control components, instrumentation, sensors, VFDs, drives, and related hardware
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and project teams throughout equipment design and development
• Support control panel assembly and machine build activities
• Perform system testing, equipment startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Assist with customer support and field service activities as needed
• Support engineering documentation, project reviews, and engineering change activities
• Ensure controls designs meet project specifications, applicable industry standards, and safety requirements
  
  

Controls Engineer Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field is required
• 3 years of Controls Engineering or Controls Design experience
• Experience designing industrial control systems within a manufacturing or OEM environment
• Strong understanding of industrial automation and machine controls
• PLC programming experience
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with custom industrial machinery or engineered-to-order equipment is preferred
• Experience with instrumentation, VFDs, servo systems, and safety circuits is preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks, and/or RSLogix is preferred
  
  

Why Zing?

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance available
• 401k available after reaching hours worked requirement
• Direct Deposit Programs
  
  

Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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