Automation/Controls Engineer

Company: gpac
Location: Rock Hill
Posted on: June 24, 2025

Job Description:

Automation/Controls Engineer We are seeking a talented and driven Automation/Controls Engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for an engineer passionate about Automation, System Design/Integration, and working with AI. This role offers a rare blend of hands-on engineering and system development- you'll be involved in programming, automation, and AI integration while also supporting production with high-level maintenance and trouble shooting. It’s a chance to participate in industry leading manufacturing with a well-established, growing company! Responsibilities: Apply knowledge of programing to Control Systems, HMI's, PLC's, Robotic Integration and Automated Monitoring systems. Support production by assisting in high-level trouble shooting and maintenance. Collaborate with other members of the engineering team to ensure meet deadlines and support production. Translate innovative ideas into real world solutions for the manufacturing process. Identify root cause issues and enhance system design and performance to minimize downtime. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field. 5 years of experience in manufacturing or related industry preferred. Proficient with PLCs, Automation, Systems Integration, SCADA, and Robotics (Siemens experience preferred). Strong understanding of design, installation, and programming of electrical systems in a manufacturing setting. Passion for hands-on engineering, innovation, and problem-solving. This is more than just a design job—it's a chance to create something new, work alongside committed professionals, and have a lasting impact on a global scale. Please submit a resume for consideration. Only the most qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted. Must be eligible to work the U.S. without restrictions. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing opportunities, contact Dan Wherry with gpac or Connect with me on LinkedIn: Dan Wherry. Resumes can be confidentially sent to dan.wherry@gogpac.com All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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