Controls Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller•Duncan, SC

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About The Position

As a Controls Engineer at Design Group, you will join the Control System Integration Practice and work with technical specialists, subject matter experts, clients, and project teams to deliver automation solutions for manufacturing processes. You will support capital projects through multiple phases, including design, software configuration and testing, commissioning, start-up, and system turnover. The work includes developing and documenting control systems, troubleshooting automation issues, coordinating with stakeholders, and managing engineering project deliverables, schedules, scope, installation, and site start-up. The role involves travel for project work and related meetings, training, and industry events. Design Group is an integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm serving industries including food and beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology. The company describes a growth-oriented, flexible career path supported by professional development resources, mentorship, a First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and career-path resources. The role may also be suitable for someone developing toward the Controls Engineer level who could grow into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.

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 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 such as 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 report writing and group presentations.
Willingness to travel for project requirements, including installation and start-up activities, meetings, training, 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.

Responsibilities

Develop automation solutions and participate in project phases, including design specifications, software configuration and testing, commissioning, and start-up of automated 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 deliverables to agreed schedules and scope.
Manage site construction and installation.
Provide site start-up support for integrated control systems.
Validate and commission facility systems according to established execution protocols and ensure successful system turnover to the customer.
Build and strengthen relationships with clients and teammates through day-to-day work.