The company specializes in Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Custom Panel Manufacturing, Controls Engineering, Electrical Design, Mechanical Design, and Building Management System Solutions. Currently seeking a Controls Engineer who will apply the best programming practices and processes to accommodate the execution of the company's projects.
The Company
- The company has a skilled team of engineers who deliver innovative solutions for complex problems in an array of industries.
- Seeking a Controls Engineer to report to the Director of Engineering and manage project coordination with a diverse array of project stakeholders, including project managers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, technicians, and customers.
The Compensation
- $80,000 - $120,000 Annual Base Salary Range Commensurate with Experience
The Location
- 100% Fully Onsite Position based in the Company’s Easley, SC Facility
The Benefits
- Competitive Wages
- Comprehensive Healthcare Package
- Liberal Holidays & Paid Vacations
- High Employee Retention & Career Longevity
The Role
- Manage and coordinate multiple projects' programming tasks to ensure they are completed on time.
- Organize and plan project programming tasks and schedules.
- Manage programming duties following the best practices and standards of the company.
- Complete and maintain the Controls Workbook for projects and ensure that documents produced at each project stage conform to the company's standard requirements.
- Develop and design required Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming, Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming, and Robot programming.
- Assist in collaboration across engineering and operations departments to ensure projects are completed successfully.
- Optimize project deliverables and schedule.
- Work with proposal teams to develop cost estimates for programming duties.
The Background Profile
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Informational Technology preferred
- 3 years of prior experience in the commissioning and setup of a variety of industrial equipment, structures, and automation equipment
- Comprehensive knowledge of programming methodologies including sequential state best practices
- Skilled in programming software tools including Roboguide (non-negotiable required), Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc, and Keller und Knappich Augsburg (KUKA) applications
- Proficiency in the development of Vision applications including Cognex and Keyence
- Competent in programming Robotics and Servo Motion
- Ability to work onsite daily at the Easley, SC facility
- Availability for 10-15% occasional and primarily local travel as required
The Ideal Background
- Aptitude to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and mechanical instructions, and assembly manuals
- Proficient in writing reports, correspondence, and procedures
- Familiarity with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundaments of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
- Capacity to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Skilled in interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Proficient in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions and ability to recognize, mitigate, and correct unsafe conditions
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Exceptional technical writing and verbal communication skills
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
- Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail
- Robust analytical and problem-solving skills