Controls Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller • Duncan, SC

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About The Position

Design Group is hiring a Controls Engineer to join its Control System Integration Practice. The role supports capital projects and helps clients improve performance by developing automation solutions for manufacturing processes. The engineer works individually and with teams, clients, vendors, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver control-system solutions and project outcomes.

Responsibilities span multiple phases of automation projects, including design specifications, software configuration and testing, project documentation, commissioning, start-up, and system turnover. The position involves managing engineering projects and deliverables, coordinating site construction and installation, communicating progress to stakeholders, and validating facility systems according to established execution protocols. Travel is required for project needs, including installation and start-up activities, meetings, training, and industry events.

The company describes a flexible, development-focused culture, with mentorship and resources including its First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. The role is based in one of Design Group’s US offices, with work also taking place at client sites as project requirements call for.

Requirements

• At least two years of direct experience as a controls engineer working on automated processes or system integration in food, beverage, consumer health product, or other industrial manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in control systems and troubleshooting, including experience in high-intensity environments.
• Experience creating and designing automation control systems, including PLC and SCADA systems.
• Understanding of industrial control panel design and fabrication, including UL508A.
• Understanding of instrumentation and controls (I&C).
• Understanding of engineering documentation, including P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Experience with field instrumentation, control system installation, and configuration.
• Familiarity with machine safety applications, electrical power distribution, and control panel design.
• Proficiency in written and verbal technical communication, including generating reports and conducting group presentations.
• Willingness to travel for project requirements, including installation and start-up activities, client- and company-sponsored meetings, training, and industry seminars, forums, and conventions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering, or a similar technical field (preferred).
• Siemens and Delta V programming experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation solutions and participate in phases of automation projects, including creating design specifications, software configuration and testing, commissioning, and start-up of manufacturing processes.
• Design automation control systems and create project documentation and drawings to meet client requirements.
• Diagnose automation problems.
• Interface with teams, clients, and vendors.
• Configure software and hardware packages according to client design specifications.
• Program PLCs and HMI/SCADA systems.
• Communicate plan progress to project stakeholders.
• Manage engineering projects and project deliverables to agreed schedules and scope.
• Manage site construction and installation.
• Manage site start-up support of integrated control systems.
• Validate and commission facility systems following established execution protocols and ensure successful system turnover to the customer.

Benefits

• Professional development resources and mentorship, including the First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed