Electrical / Controls Engineer

GLOBAL Recruitment Solutions • Anderson, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Electrical / Controls Engineer Location: Anderson, SC Direct Hire Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical / Controls Engineer to join their manufacturing facility in Anderson, SC. In this role, you will design, implement, and support complex control systems and automation solutions across production equipment while serving as a technical leader and mentor to Controls Technicians. This position plays a critical role in equipment performance, safety, and continuous improvement across our operations.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial controls or electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of: Power distribution, grounding, bonding, and coordinated drives AC motors, medium-voltage drives, servo systems, and robotics PLC, DCS, and HMI platforms
• Working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Experience with control system backups, archiving, and recovery
• Experience with industrial OT networks, including setup, security, and troubleshooting
• Proven ability to lead complex automation or electrical projects
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical documentation
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment
• Strong safety mindset with a commitment to environmental and workplace safety policies
• Proficiency with CMMS systems, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and scheduling software

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce OSHA and company safety standards, always using proper safety equipment
• Identify and immediately correct electrical safety hazards
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and coach others on best practices
• Develop and maintain machine safety procedures, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) for operations and maintenance teams
• Lead and support cross-functional teams (Engineering, Maintenance, Production), OEMs, vendors, and contractors during equipment design, installation, startup, and commissioning
• Review and approve electrical designs, components, and control system software modifications
• Support machine acceptance testing, troubleshoot startup issues, and resolve complex electrical and controls problems
• Specify and support power distribution systems, drives, motors, PLCs, DCS, HMIs, servo systems, robotics, instrumentation, and data collection platforms in accordance with company standards
• Evaluate electrical equipment from multiple suppliers and recommend best-value solutions
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, and process issues, leading and mentoring others through root-cause resolution
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, throughput, and overall operational performance
• Lead continuous improvement and capital projects from concept through completion
• Design and implement complex program modifications in PLC, DCS, HMI, and servo control systems
• Provide technical training and operational support to Controls, Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, and other teams
• Support off-shift and after-hours troubleshooting as needed

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
• Minimum three weeks of paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2,500)
• Bundle of Joy benefit — free diapers for new parents
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with potential savings of up to $4,000 annually on insurance premiums

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level