Controls Engineer

Posted Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, Mac Lean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 1,600 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety.

Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate nine production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

Develops, evaluates, and improves industrial manufacturing methods by applying knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling, production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. The role supports manufacturing efficiency, quality, safety, and cost objectives and may function at varying levels of complexity depending on experience.

• Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements and workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
• Estimate production times, staffing requirements and related costs to provide information for management decisions
• Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules or other information to facilitate production processes
• Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and coordinate equipment, material, and parts purchases
• Evaluate products and processes against specifications and quality standards
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Perform work under direct to moderate supervision
• Handle complex issues and problems, and refer only the most complex issues to higher‑level staff
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of subject matter
• Provide leadership, coaching and/or mentoring to subordinate group
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required

• Handle basic to moderately complex issues; evade complex problems as needed
• Possess beginning to working knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles

• Perform work under minimal supervision
• Handle complex issues independently and provide technical leadership
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to junior team members
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Technical Skills (Level‑Dependent Proficiency)
• Mechanical design and equipment development
• CAD software experience (AutoCAD, Solid Works)
• Machining experience:
• Basic to intermediate operation of small machining centers and lathes
• General understanding to hands‑on programming experience
• Electrical fundamentals:
• Ability to read electrical blueprints
• Understanding of wiring methods and ladder logic
• Programming exposure (e.g., ladder logic, Python or similar) preferred
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record‑keeping requirements. Mac Lean Power, LLC has a long‑standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment.

Mac Lean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre‑employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.