PLC Controls Engineer Job at Top Prospect Group, Winsted, CT

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  • Top Prospect Group
  • Winsted, CT

Job Description

Job Title: PLC Controls Engineer

Location: Conway, SC (Onsite)

Duration: Direct Hire

Salary: $115-120K DOE Plus Bonus and Relocation option

Company Overview:

Top Prospect Group, now part of HW Staffing Solutions, focuses on connecting high-quality candidates with top-tier clients. We offer expertise across multiple industries, ensuring that we meet and exceed staffing expectations.

Responsibilities of Position:

  • Upholds all safety procedures and practices, ensuring safety for self and others
  • Provides technical expertise and oversight in process control programming
  • Maintains existing systems, including routine software backups
  • Tests and validates program logic
  • Documents all developed programs in accordance with established standards
  • Assists in identifying hardware and software requirements for operational effectiveness
  • Writes and executes capital projects, collaborating with contractors and maintenance teams
  • Prepares new business proposals
  • Designs panels and layouts, creates wiring schematics, and develops BOMs
  • Programs computer systems for troubleshooting and calibrating automation equipment
  • Develops training modules to support maintenance staff in equipment troubleshooting

Key Success Factors (6–18 months):

  • Analyze current systems and create a strategy for scalable growth
  • Implement control system upgrades to enhance plant productivity and capacity
  • Collaborate with IT to build and manage databases to improve process visibility and capability
  • Increase plant availability through automation and reliability improvements

Attributes/Skills Required/Sought:

  • Proficient in PLC programming (Allen Bradley and GE Fanuc preferred)
  • Experienced with HMI programming and configuration (Wonderware, Rockwell Software)
  • Familiar with Oracle databases and database-driven process improvements
  • Knowledge of industrial instrumentation and process control theory
  • Skilled in troubleshooting technical process data and control systems
  • Understanding of motors, drives, and field devices is a plus
  • Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles
  • Ability to read and mark up P&ID drawings
  • Comfortable working in warm/hot plant environments
  • Physically capable of lifting/pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs
  • Must be able to kneel, crawl, crouch, stand, and walk for extended periods

Experience/Education Required/Sought:

  • BS in Electrical Engineering or Process Engineering
  • Experience with ladder logic programming for process automation/control
  • Must be able to comply with ITAR and/or EAR requirements (proof required during screening)

Full-Time Benefits (Start Day 1, except 401(k) match starts after 12 months):

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match after 12 months
  • Life Insurance & AD&D
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Advancement & Career Path Opportunities

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, For contractors, Relocation,

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