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Job Title: Electrical Engineer – Controls Engineering

Location: Anderson, SC
Company: Leading Consumer Products Manufacturer
Facility Size: 800+ employees
Salary: Up to $140,000 base (relocation lump sum provided)

About the Role:
Join a dynamic team at a prominent consumer products manufacturing facility as an Electrical Engineer with a strong background in controls engineering. This role involves leading complex control system projects, collaborating with customers to resolve equipment challenges, and providing leadership by coaching and supervising a team of Technicians.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage control system engineering projects from conception through execution.

  • Interface directly with customers to troubleshoot and solve equipment issues.

  • Mentor, guide, and oversee Technicians in daily operations and project tasks.

  • Develop, program, and maintain PLC and HMI systems.

  • Utilize project management skills to ensure timely and successful project delivery.

  • Apply expertise in medium voltage electrical systems, power generation, and AC/DC drives.

  • Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems as part of the control solutions.

  • Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered.

  • Minimum 4 years’ experience in industrial controls engineering, preferably in consumer products or high-speed manufacturing environments.

  • Proven expertise in PLC and HMI programming.

  • Strong project management and leadership capabilities.

  • Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and/or Robotics is advantageous but not mandatory.

  • Sound knowledge in medium voltage electrical systems, power generation, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and AC/DC drives.

  • Automotive or aerospace industry experience will not be considered.

Additional Information:

  • Relocation support available based on experience.

  • Base salary cap at $140,000 annually.

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