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Controls Engineer

  2025-08-05     Manpower Group     Fountain Inn,SC  
Description:

?? 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?

Apply now and bring your controls expertise to a team where your skills will be tested, valued, and rewarded.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.


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