Global Automation Controls Engineer

Are you a problem-solver who thrives on seeing complex systems come to life? We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our team at STIWA. In this role, you won’t just be writing code, you’ll be the architect of high-performance automation, taking projects from initial programming and in-house validation to global commissioning. If you are looking for a position that offers deep technical challenges, international travel, and the chance to work with world-class automation technology, we want to hear from you! Your Duties You will program, build, and validate sophisticated control systems incorporating pneumatics, servos, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and HMI touchscreens to meet rigorous technical standards. You will lead the setup and startup of advanced machinery both in-house at our US and Austria facilities and at customer sites worldwide, ensuring seamless integration and performance. Beyond basic functionality, you will focus on process excellence by continually refining machines and systems to ensure peak operational efficiency and long-term reliability. You will create clear specifications and comprehensive technical documentation that serve as the essential blueprint for project success and team alignment. You will provide expert after-sales support and deliver high-level technical training, empowering our global clients to succeed through expert guidance and partnership. Your Profile You hold a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. An ABET-accredited degree is preferred , providing the theoretical core for our complex control systems. . Ideally possessing 2–4 years of hands-on experience, you will utilize PLCs and HMI/OIT to drive sophisticated process control and industrial automation solutions. You are energized by the prospect of international travel, including extensive technical training at our STIWA Group headquarters in Austria and global project execution across the USA, Mexico, Canada, and Brazil. You bring excellent communication skills and a natural inclination for responsibility, working seamlessly within multidisciplinary teams while demonstrating the potential to grow into future leadership roles. Our Offer Why STIWA? At STIWA, we value precision, innovation, and our people. This role offers a unique blend of stable, high-level engineering and the dynamic environment of global project work. We provide the tools and the training to ensure you are an expert in our specific high-performance systems. A challenging and responsible position in a high-tech company with an international background. We provide a competitive compensation package between $27.00 - $32.00 / hr—with higher potential for experienced professionals complemented by full health benefits effective after a 2-month probation. You will benefit from generous paid time off and clear career development pathways, designed to support continuous skill expansion and progression into future leadership roles. Based at our Rock Hill, SC site with a Monday–Friday schedule, you will maintain a professional home base while remaining available for travel during critical machine commissioning phases. Ready to automate the future? Apply today to start your journey with STIWA US! Compensation: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by law. Careers With STIWA We work together on the technological progress. Innovative products with millions of pieces in the best quality and manufactured with cycle times far below of a second: This is the field of activity of STIWA Group. Crucial for this are the pioneering spirit and involvement of our employees that forward innovative automation solutions every day. They are the foundation on which we build on since 50 years. Therefore we are always on the lookout for dedicated employees of various sectors that give new impulses and want to keep developing together with us! The production of tomorrow has already begun today. Be a part of our future. As an internationally successful automation company it is our goal to set new standards in the field of digital, fully automated production with the help of innovative manufacturing technologies and product developments. This way get world market leaders of various genres – from the automotive industry to medical technology – on the fast track, create workplaces of the future and therefore sustainably secure the competitiveness of our customers. Become part of a big family At STIWA, you not only start your career at a global high-tech specialist, but also in a family-business that values each employee and emphasizes on personal and respective interactions with one another. Long-term relations are very important to us. We therefore know about our responsibility towards our fellow humans. This role involves the full lifecycle of automation, from programming to in-house validation of systems like servos, VFDs, and HMI touchscreens. Can you describe your hands-on experience with PLC programming and HMI/OIT for process control, and provide an example of a complex system you have successfully validated or optimized? * This position requires a commitment to extensive technical training (conducted in Austria or locally with international trainers) and global project execution (USA, Mexico, Canada, and Brazil). Are you willing to travel internationally for extended periods and able to secure the necessary travel documentation? * STIWA values engineers who can work seamlessly within multidisciplinary teams and have a desire to grow into leadership roles. 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