Control Engineer

Job Description

Controls Engineer

Location:

Rock Hill, SC

Schedule:

Monday–Friday
Pay: $27.00–$32.00 per hour, with higher potential based on experience
Travel:
Domestic and international travel required
Employment:
Full-time

Position Overview

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to join a high-tech automation team in Rock Hill, SC. This position is ideal for a problem-solver who enjoys designing, programming, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning advanced automation systems.

The Controls Engineer will take automation projects from initial programming and in-house validation through machine startup and commissioning at customer locations worldwide. This position offers hands-on technical challenges, international travel, exposure to advanced automation technology, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, build, test, and validate sophisticated industrial control systems.
• Develop automation solutions incorporating PLCs, HMIs/OITs, pneumatics, servo systems, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Program and configure machine controls to meet technical specifications and customer requirements.
• Lead machine setup, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
• Support machine commissioning at U.S. and international facilities.
• Travel to customer facilities throughout the United States, Mexico, Canada, Brazil, and other international locations.
• Troubleshoot controls, electrical, and automation issues during machine startup and production.
• Continuously improve machine performance, reliability, efficiency, and process capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to optimize automation systems and reduce operational issues.
• Develop clear control specifications and comprehensive technical documentation.
• Maintain accurate project documentation throughout development and commissioning.
• Provide after-sales technical support to customers.
• Deliver technical training and guidance to customers and end users.
• Work closely with electrical, mechanical, engineering, production, and customer teams.
• Support projects from initial development through final installation and successful customer operation.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and responsibilities while maintaining strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related ABET-accredited field.
• Approximately 2–4 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation or controls engineering preferred.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC systems.
• Experience with HMI/OIT systems and process control.
• Understanding of industrial automation and machine controls.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and controls-related issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively for machine commissioning and technical training.
• Must currently reside in the United

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