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Controls Engineer

Charleston, SC, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-09 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead software development, PLC programming, and IT infrastructure for highly automated manufacturing processes while improving safety, cost, and quality.

Role type

Senior Controls Engineer (Manufacturing Automation)

Builds

Automated manufacturing systems, quality plans, and process improvements for automotive components

Domain

Automotive manufacturing / Industrial Automation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery

Required skills

PLC programming, C#, Python, HTML/Javascript, data analytics (PowerBI, Tableau), relational databases (MySQL, SQL, Oracle), hardware design/upgrade, electric/pneumatic/hydraulic drawing interpretation, project leadership, Six Sigma/5 whys problem solving

Preferred skills

High volume/technology manufacturing experience in automotive, robotics (Kuka, Staubly), vision systems, international travel

Technologies

PLC, C#, Python, HTML, Javascript, PowerBI, Tableau, MySQL, Microsoft SQL, Oracle, Kuka, Staubly

Responsibilities

Lead software development and PLC programming projects; Perform investigations and trials to improve automated manufacturing processes; Create and maintain manufacturing documentation and quality plans; Identify and resolve quality issues related to automated equipment; Mentor associates in proactive maintenance and qualification; Lead projects to improve safety, cost, quality, and delivery; Manage area performance using MES and analytics data

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