Controls Engineer - Power

James Moore•Spartanburg, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Goshen Engineering is seeking a Controls Engineer - Power to support the development, programming, testing, troubleshooting, and startup of control systems used with its power-distribution equipment. The position is based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and works closely with engineering, production, quality, customers, and vendors to deliver controls solutions that meet technical and project requirements. The role also provides technical support during testing, startup, commissioning, and field implementation. Goshen Engineering provides custom engineered-to-order solutions in industrial automation and power distribution. The company describes its culture as collaborative, innovative, ambitious, flexible, and family-oriented, with opportunities to learn, contribute, and grow.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related engineering discipline; experience may be substituted for education.
Five or more years of related controls, automation, electrical, or engineering experience.
Experience with PLC programming and industrial control systems; Siemens experience is strongly applicable.
Ability to read and create electrical schematics and control-system documentation.
Experience with electrical testing, troubleshooting, and startup or commissioning of industrial equipment or power-distribution systems.
Knowledge of PLCs, industrial control systems, electrical control circuits, power-distribution equipment, control logic, testing methods, and technical documentation.
Ability to interpret customer requirements and translate them into practical controls and testing solutions.
Ability to learn new software, control platforms, and technical topics quickly; maintain accurate records; and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly with customers, vendors, engineers, production employees, and other internal personnel.
Ability to work independently and in team environments while managing multiple projects and responsibilities.
Ability to travel to customer sites as required for project support; additional hours and weekend work may be required based on project, customer, or business needs.
Regular on-site physical presence is required.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds; and safely use computers, office equipment, tools, machinery, testing equipment, and measuring devices required for assigned duties.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Siemens TIA Portal experience.
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical schematic software.
Experience with safety control systems, SCADA/HMI systems, VFDs, servo systems, or related industrial automation technologies.

Responsibilities

Develop and support control-system solutions for power-distribution equipment based on customer requirements, engineering principles, approved designs, and applicable standards.
Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, and other controllers used in power-distribution equipment and related control systems.
Create, modify, and interpret control schematics and technical documentation for building, testing, troubleshooting, and supporting control systems.
Perform electrical testing of power-distribution and control equipment, document results, and identify conditions requiring correction or further technical review.
Troubleshoot control circuits, PLC programs, HMIs, and related electrical or equipment issues; implement or support approved corrections.
Support equipment startup, commissioning, and field implementation, including technical troubleshooting at customer sites as assigned.
Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and other internal teams to resolve technical issues, incorporate approved changes, and support project execution.
Review project requirements, drawings, bills of material, and other technical information to identify controls-related requirements, changes, or potential issues.
Maintain accurate engineering, testing, project, and customer documentation and records.
Provide technical communication and support to customers, vendors, and internal personnel regarding controls functionality, testing, troubleshooting, and implementation.
Support the development and improvement of controls processes, procedures, standards, and technical documentation.
Support training and knowledge development of less-experienced engineers and technical personnel as assigned.