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

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