Senior Automation / Controls Engineer
Intellectt INC
My name is Bipasa , and I'm reaching out from Intellectt Inc . regarding an exciting contract opportunity for Senior Automation / Controls Engineer based in Florence, SC with one of our prestigious clients.
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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Automation / Controls Engineer to lead the design, development, implementation, and optimization of advanced automation and control systems within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in PLCs, robotics, HMI, motion control, industrial networks, and machine safety.
Job Title: Senior Automation / Controls Engineer
Location: Florence, SC
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of automation and controls systems for manufacturing operations.
- Develop and maintain PLC architecture, HMI applications, motion control systems, robotics, industrial networks, and machine safety solutions.
- Lead automation projects from concept development and technical specifications through commissioning and production stabilization.
- Design controls architecture, define hardware specifications, establish programming standards, and support system validation.
- Support industrial robot integration, programming, end-of-arm tooling, cell optimization, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
- Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, IT/OT, Supply Chain, and external suppliers.
- Support equipment procurement, including technical specifications, supplier evaluations, technical reviews, FAT, SAT, and final acceptance.
- Establish automation and controls standards to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, cybersecurity, and operational support.
- Drive digital manufacturing initiatives involving IIoT, machine monitoring, data collection, remote diagnostics, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
- Support new product introductions through process automation, equipment development, manufacturing system integration, and production readiness.
- Identify opportunities for productivity improvements through robotics, vision systems, automated material handling, error-proofing, and equipment modernization.
- Analyze equipment performance and implement improvements to increase OEE, throughput, yield, labor efficiency, and reduce downtime.
- Provide technical leadership during installation, startup, debugging, safety validation, commissioning, and production ramp-up.
- Mentor engineers, technicians, and maintenance teams on automation, robotics, controls troubleshooting, and problem-solving practices.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in manufacturing automation, controls engineering, robotics integration, or industrial equipment development.
- Strong experience leading automation capital projects from concept through production implementation.
- Expertise in PLC programming, controls architecture, robot programming, machine safety, and manufacturing system integration.
- Experience working with production-critical equipment in high-volume or complex manufacturing environments.
- Experience managing automation suppliers, system integrators, equipment builders, and technical service partners.
- Preferred Industry Background
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Factory Automation / Robotics
- Automotive or Heavy Equipment Manufacturing
- Material Handling or Complex Assembly Manufacturing
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