Controls Engineer

job summary:
Industry leader located just outside of Charleston is looking for a controls engineer. This is a unique position, where we are looking for someone who has experience with overhead cranes. Looking for someone who has experience programming PLCs from scratch. Salary for this role will be based on experience.

location: HUGER, South Carolina
job type: Permanent
salary: $115,000 - 135,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: No Degree Required

responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair PLC-based Crane & Mobile control systems, including I/O, field devices, sensors, and actuators.

• Diagnose electrical, control, and automation-related equipment failures and implement corrective actions.

• Monitor, adjust, and optimize PLC logic to support production performance.

• Support startup, commissioning, and debugging of new crane automation equipment.

• Maintain and update HMI screens, alarms, and data collection systems.

• Troubleshoot VFDs, motion control systems, and industrial communications (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.)

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on crane automation and electrical systems.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, PLC programs, and mechanical drawings.

• Maintain accurate documentation, backups, and change control for PLC programs and automation systems.

• Must be able to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime, including call-ins.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced automation development experience

• Knowledge of overhead crane components / operation

• Motor, motor controls, and AC Drive understanding

• Four-year Electrical Engineering degree

• HMI programming experience (Wonderware / WinCC / Factory Talk / Ignition)

• PC and Basic Industrial Networking experience

• PDA analysis

qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Education: No Degree Required

 
skills:

• Controls
  
  
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  At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.
  
  
  Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
  
  
  This posting is open for thirty (30) days.