Controls Engineer
Amrize · Wellford
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We’re seeking a Controls Engineer who’s ready to be part of a people-first company offering best-in-class products, exceptional training, and deep industry pride—all built to help our partners and team succeed.
Job Title: Controls Engineer | Req ID: 18207 | HR Contact: Sheena WATSON | Location: Building Envelope - Wellford, SC
ABOUT THE ROLE
Serves as the SME for controls/automation within the facility. Provides controls related support and guidance to maintenance, production, and engineering personnel as required to increase safety, reliability, and efficiency.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH
- Demonstrate safe electrical work practice
- Hands-on PLC/HMI programming, modification, and troubleshooting
- Support maintenance efforts to diagnose and repair electrical equipment and control devices (i.e., PLCs, motor controls hardware, I/O, drives, sensors, and OT networks)
- Lead and/or support internal controls projects from conception to completion including planning, installation, and commissioning as required
- Identify opportunities to optimize safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability of production lines with automation
- Maintain backup programs for PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs
- Work with the Maintenance group to develop and implement a training plan to increase controls knowledge within the team
- Identify obsolete controls hardware and ensure appropriate spare parts availability
- Work with outside vendors and contractors involved in controls related projects
- Proven experience supporting electrical controls in an industrial environment
- Strong electrical, mechanical, analytical, and diagnostic skills, with the ability to define problems and resolve them quickly and safely
- Highly proficient with PLC software and hardware to include Rockwell Automation/Allen- Bradley products (Studio 5000 and similar)
- Extensive PLC programming/troubleshooting experience
- Experience supporting industrial networks, motor control systems, servo drives, variable frequency drives, safety devices, and electrical distribution systems
- HMI/SCADA development expertise (FactoryTalk View, Wonderware, Ignition, and similar)
- Experience starting up, replacing, and upgrading Alllen Bradley and ABB drives
- History of troubleshooting remote IO on DeviceNet, Ethernet IP, and ControlNet
- Strong understanding of electrical theory and devices
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and diagrams
- Experience integrating and commissioning industrial equipment or controls hardware
- Effective communication and computer skills
- Ability to work both individually and as part of a team
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Technical Degree in Engineering, Industrial Controls, Automation, Mechatronics, or similar
- 5+ years of experience with Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programs
- 5+ years of experience with HMI/SCADA
- 5+ years of experience with Motor Controls (motors, variable frequency drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components)
Additional Requirements:
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary
- Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Dress for your day
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Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.