Process Engineer

About the role

Location: Fort Mill, SC (onsite, open to relocation). Duration: 5+ months contract. Contract rate: $35/hr W2. Eligible visa types: USC, GC, GC EAD, H4 EAD, TN, OPT. Interview mode: video.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, or related field.
• Experience in industrial automation, robotics, and control systems integration
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within a manufacturing or technical environment; heavy manufacturing in a Discrete operation or Doors industry highly preferred.
• Additional 4 years of experience in lieu of engineering degree.
• Knowledge of PLC programming, SCADA systems, and industrial networking.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles, TPM and process optimization.
• Proficiency in automation software and tools (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens, Python for scripting).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to lead complex automation projects from concept to implementation.
• Ability to adapt to emerging technologies and changing business needs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt) preferred

Skills

• Ability to analyze and use data to drive sustainable equipment improvements
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities or projects at one time
• Ability to influence without authority
• Can use data effectively to establish concrete Return on Investment (ROI) of suggestions
• Experience working in a cross functional team environment and effectively transfer knowledge at all levels through effective communication skills
• Experience with project management; understanding internal and external needs
• Computer and Software competencies; skills in Braincube, and Aspentech preferred
• Knowledge and experience with Root Cause Analysis, failure modes effects and analysis, and other Total Productive Maintenance activities preferred

Pay

$35/hr on W2