• Controls Engineer

    ManpowerGroup (Fountain Inn, SC)


    • Now Hiring: Controls Engineers (2 Openings) – PLC & Automation

    • _SE Greenville, SC area_ | 🕒 _Full-Time, 1st Shift_ | 🏭 _Tier 1 Automotive Manufacturing_

     

    _Salary range: prepared to be competitive to get strong talent_

     

    _Relocation support provided_

     

    _Plus bonus and GREAT benefits, 401k, vacation, etc._

    _BACHELOR'S DEGREE NOT REQUIRED_

    **Our client** , a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier, is expanding its automation team and seeking **two (Sr. or Mid level) Controls Engineers** to join a high-performance, hands-on environment. With long-term projects secured through 2030 and a culture that rewards initiative and growth, this is a prime opportunity for automation professionals ready to make an impact.

    • Why This Role Stands Out

    + **2 immediate openings** for Controls Engineers

    + **Joining a team of** 5 Process Engineers and 1 Controls Engineer

    + Open to adding a **third Controls Engineer** if the right candidate is found

    + **Limited to NO Travel, steady 40-45 hours per week**

    • What You’ll Do

    + Program and troubleshoot **Allen-Bradley PLCs** (80% of plant)

    + Interface with **Fanuc robots** (ABB experience is a plus)

    + Work with **Keon vision systems** (Cognex acceptable)

    + Diagnose and resolve electrical/mechanical issues on production equipment

    + Maintain and update electrical schematics and machine program backups

    + Support installation and commissioning of new automation systems

    + Train maintenance staff on controls and troubleshooting

    + Participate in an **on-call rotation every 3rd weekend**

    • Interview Process

    Step 1: Teams Interview

    + Resume walkthrough

    + Candidate must review and explain electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical prints

    Step 2: Hands-On Assessment and On-site Interview

    + Troubleshoot a corrupted Allen-Bradley PLC program

    + Review Kion vision system interface and explain findings

    + And potentially:

    + Use a Fanuc robot to create a point, jog it, and demonstrate basic functions

    + ABB robot testing available if applicable

    • What You Bring

    + **Allen-Bradley PLC experience is mandatory**

    + Strong troubleshooting, ladder logic reading, and code modification skills

    + Experience with Keon or Cognex vision systems

    + Fanuc robotics preferred; ABB is a plus

    + Comfortable in a **fast-paced, floor-based automotive environment**

    + Willingness to be on-call and support other plants occasionally

    + **Degree preferred** , but not required with strong hands-on experience

    + Ideally **5+ years of experience** , but open to less with the right attitude and aptitude

    + Must live within **20–40 minutes of the plant**

    • Why Join Our Client?

    + **Long-term job stability** with projects confirmed through 2030

    + High-growth environment with continuous learning and development

    + Flexible scheduling and a supportive team culture

    + Opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation and robotics

    + A team that values **effort, team fit, and willingness to grow**

     

    Ready to power up your career in automation?

     

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