Engineering Technician - Controls

Provide technical support for the Manufacturing floor, including electrical controls, mechanical systems, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for various types of control components such as photo-electric sensors, proximity sensors, scanning devices, relays, pressure/vacuum switches, transducers, valves and solenoids, pneumatic/hydraulic/electric cylinders, mechanical/electrical clutches and brakes, and various control circuit components.
• Understand the interrelationships between equipment in production lines and systems to provide sound recommendations to various departments within the company.
• Work with high voltage panels, including safety protocols, troubleshooting, and procedures.
• Interface with PLC, HMI, and VFD from various manufacturers (e.g., Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, Panasonic, BR, Schneider).
• Understand Relay Logic Control Systems, Ladder logic, Statement List, and Function Block/AIO PLC Programming.
• Identify root issues in programs during commissioning of new control systems/manufacturing suites.
• Edit and create new HMI Screens, PLC Programs, and VFD Configurations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of PNP and NPN sensors, including wiring configurations, applications, and troubleshooting methods.
• Learn and adapt to new software packages as required.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience is preferred.
• Experience specifically with Allen Bradley PLCs is highly desirable.
• Certification in Allen Bradley is a plus.
• Relevant Associate or Bachelor’s degree may be considered in lieu of experience, provided the candidate can discuss relevant school projects.

Schedule

• 1st and 2nd shift, Monday – Friday with occasional overtime support on weekends.
• 3–4 weeks of training on 1st shift, followed by 2nd shift hours of 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM.
• 6-month temporary position with potential for permanent employment.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hour. Individual compensation will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity.

Benefits

If eligible, the following benefits may be available for this temporary role:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available).
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents).
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave).

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Summerville, SC.