Robotics & PLC Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Robotics & PLC Controls Engineer A day in the life

You start your morning reviewing overnight production data and a notification from a packaging cell. On the floor, you trace a mis-pick to a sensor threshold, tweak a Keyence vision parameter, and push a quick HMI update. Back at your desk, you refine Omron PLC logic to eliminate a recurring fault, then step into a root-cause session where you validate the fix with the team and lock in corrective actions. After lunch, you commission an ABB robot path update for a faster cycle, document the change in standards and schematics, and finish the day walking the line with Production, Maintenance, and Quality to spot the next opportunity for safer, more reliable throughput.

• Location: Anderson, SC
• Department: Engineering
• Reports To: Automation Supervisor

• Program, troubleshoot, and sustain PLC, HMI, and robotic systems across automated manufacturing cells.
• Keep automated equipment running at peak uptime and efficiency through proactive support.
• Diagnose and resolve issues spanning controls, electrical, and automation domains.
• Lead root-cause investigations and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Support equipment installs, commissioning, and production launches.
• Create and maintain controls documentation, electrical schematics, and plant standards.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to elevate plant performance.
• Spot and deliver improvements in productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years working with industrial automation in a manufacturing setting.
• Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, and robots.
• Solid command of industrial controls, electrical systems, and automation technologies.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documents.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.

• ABB robot experience.
• Omron PLC/HMI experience.
• Keyence vision systems exposure.
• Background in plastics, blow molding, injection molding, or other high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with manufacturing data systems, continuous improvement, and equipment commissioning.

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) with company match
• Career growth opportunities
• Collaborative manufacturing environment
• Work with advanced automation and robotics technologies

If building safer, smarter, more reliable automation excites you, apply today and help us elevate operational performance.