Manufacturing Engineer Controls

SWJ Technology specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Controls for a client in the automotive industry, specializing in car manufacturing. This is an eight-month contract position located in Greenville, South Carolina, requiring on-site presence. If you’re eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application.

The Manufacturing Engineer, Controls plays a key role in supporting and improving manufacturing operations through continuous improvement and automation initiatives. This position works closely with Manufacturing and Controls teams to optimize machine performance, integrate new technologies, and troubleshoot controls-related issues to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.

• Lead and support continuous improvement projects in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering (MFE) personnel
• Implement and support automation projects such as camera system integrations, poka-yoke solutions, and sensor installations
• Update, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC programs to support production needs
• Diagnose and resolve machine downtime and PLC-related issues in cooperation with IT and Maintenance Controls teams
• Support and maintain control systems according to internal standards

• BA/BS degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• minimum 5 years in an engineering role

• minimum 5 years in an engineering role)
• Hands‑on experience with Siemens PLCs and Siemens TIA Portal (primarily troubleshooting; full ground‑up programming not required)
• Experience with vision systems and camera programming/setup (e.g., Keyence, Cognex)
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Solid understanding of SCADA systems and their functionality
• Knowledge of MES systems and their role within manufacturing environments
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Experience with SQL Server Management Studio and basic querying
• Ability to troubleshoot control systems in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

• Vision system expertise, ideally with Keyence
• Experience working with poka‑yoke systems and sensor‑based automation
• Familiarity with proprietary or standardized controls systems
• Fast learner with the ability to quickly adapt to internal tools and standards

• Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

• Location:
  
  Greenville, SC
• Type:
  Full time
• Overtime:
  As required
• Assignment Start: ASAP

This job description is a high‑level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and Project One US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.