Senior Control Engineer

Head of South East - Automation & Control

Cognify Global is seeking a control engineer to support a client project focused on the development of PLC-based monitoring and control software. This position includes responsibilities such as factory and field testing, customer training, and collaboration with project managers to ensure the successful deployment of automation systems.

$/yr - $/yr

• Interpret project requirements through meetings and review of technical documentation.
• Keep project managers informed of task progress, project milestones, and budget considerations.
• Prepare accurate project documentation, including timesheets and trip reports.
• Follow established engineering standards and best practices.
• Create System Control Narratives and use them as the basis for PLC program development.
• Develop PLC applications using specifications and system narratives.
• Install and validate both developed software and any required third‑party or vendor software.
• Integrate automation systems with third‑party equipment via industrial communication protocols.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Demonstrate full system functionality to stakeholders, including SCADA operation and system controls.
• Provide end‑user training for operators, supervisors, and administrative staff.
• Compile and submit final project documentation.
• Offer technical support to end users and assist field technicians with PLC‑related troubleshooting.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in PLC programming.
• Familiarity with PLC, hardware and software platforms such as Allen‑Bradley, Schneider, Siemens, or Emerson.
• Experience with HMI & SCADA programming.

Benefits
:
Health, dental, and life insurance; paid time off, sick leave, and holidays; employee wellness program.

Seniority level
:
Associate

Employment type
:
Full-time

Location
:
Florence, SC