Electrical Project Controls Engineer Jobs in Greenville, SC

Description

This position will drive reliability and innovation in a highly automated manufacturing environment by designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, drives, robotics, and industrial control systems. You will lead automation projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives that boost production performance, reduce downtime, and support world-class manufacturing operations.? 

Benefits:? 

• Paid vacation?plus 12 paid holidays? 
• Up to 7% 401K match?? 
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one? 
• Additional?disability, life insurance, and supplemental plans

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Field 
• 3-5 years experience in automation or controls engineer role 
• Problem solving/troubleshooting skill 
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office.? 
• Demonstrated familiarity with manufacturing processes or equipment preferably of polymer industry? 
• Statistical Analysis skills with the ability to establish and audit against goals

What You Will Do:? 

• Leads/supports internal Project and Maintenance Engineers, Maintenance Technicians & Production personnel, OEMs, vendors, and contractors to design, install, interface, start up new equipment and process controls including: electrical component selection and approval, electrical design approval, software assessments & modifications, machine acceptance testing and problem identification and resolution. 
• Responsible for specifying PLC's, HMI's, servo systems, motors, drives, sensors, vision sensors and data collection and analysis software, based on our companies controls standards criteria. Evaluates electrical equipment from multiple sources and recommends best value for use. 
• Makes complex program modifications in DCS's, PLC's logic, HMI's programs, and servo controller logic to improve individual equipment and overall system's performance.  
• Performs high level troubleshooting to solve any electrical, mechanical or process problem.  
• Leads & assists others in troubleshooting machinery, equipment, components, and programs including PLC's HMI's Servo systems and Robotics. 
• Leads Controls support during machine installations and upgrades. This includes interfacing auxiliary equipment, identifying and correcting errors in programming and wiring and ensuring vendors and contractors are meeting our needs and expectations. 
• Expected to keep abreast of all of the new controls technologies, industry trends, health and safety regulations and standards that affect current operations. 
• Proactively identifies opportunities to increase production operation performance, then initiates and oversees projects through completion. 
• Provides technical and operating training to production, warehouse, and other personnel as needed. Shares knowledge and techniques with team members and coordinates the training of new personnel. 
• Assists in project planning and forecasting as part of budgeting process. 
• Provide training of Maintenance Technicians with new control equipment or schedule outside training to enhance troubleshooting skills. 
• Develop Maintenance Technician Electrical/Electronic Training Matrix to identify skill gaps, then design training program to address them. 
• Organize equipment documentation from OEMs, produced documents and troubleshooting guides. 
• Develop Safety Procedures for installed machines Lock-Out /Tag-Out for operations and maintenance personnel. 
• All other duties as assigned. 

Physical Requirements:?? 

• Regularly?lift up to 25?lbs, occasionally up to 50?lbs?? 
• Stand and walk for extended periods?? 
• Work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment?? 
• Work around varying temperatures?? 
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus? 

Additional Information:? 

Fitesa?offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.?Fitesa?is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.?Fitesa?will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.? 

Eligibility to apply is in accordance with?Fitesa?hiring policies and practices. Please contact?Fitesa?HR with questions regarding eligibility.? 

This position is reserved for US candidates only and does not offer international transfer.?