About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Responsibilities

This role supports design, development, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of industrial control systems for a confidential client. Core responsibilities include:

• Assist with PLC-based control system design and development.
• Support PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming and configuration under senior engineer direction.
• Help develop and modify control logic, operator graphics, alarms, and interfaces.
• Support electrical control panel design: I/O documentation, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Work with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFINET).
• Participate in system testing, FAT, SAT, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Troubleshoot controls, instrumentation, electrical, and communication issues in the field.
• Maintain project documentation, drawings, software backups, and system records.
• Communicate project status and technical findings to senior engineering personnel.
• Support continuous improvement and development of standardized controls solutions.

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Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Controls/Automation Engineering, or related field.
• At least three months of engineering, controls, automation, electrical, or related industrial experience (includes internships, co-ops, academic projects).
• Basic familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, electrical schematics, sensors, and motors.
• Willingness and ability to learn PLC/HMI programming and industrial control platforms.
• Basic understanding of electrical safety and applicable standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in office and industrial environments and travel to customer/project sites as needed (typical travel: up to 30–50%).

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Preferred Experience

• Exposure to Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Siemens, Wonderware, Ignition, or similar platforms.
• Hands‑on experience with EtherNet/IP, Modbus, PROFINET, or other industrial communications.
• Internship/co‑op experience in manufacturing, automation, or controls engineering.
• Experience with AutoCAD or other electrical design software.
• Practical troubleshooting experience on electrical or automated equipment.

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Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Methodical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Strong attention to detail and project organization.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and work under direction.
• Comfortable communicating technical information to engineers, technicians, and stakeholders.
• Willingness to work hands-on with industrial equipment and follow safety procedures.

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Performance Metrics

• Completion and quality of assigned engineering tasks and deliverables.
• Accuracy and upkeep of documentation and software backups.
• Progress toward PLC/HMI/SCADA competency.
• Responsiveness to field support requests and troubleshooting effectiveness.
• Participation in safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily office and engineering work with regular visits to manufacturing and industrial facilities.
• May require travel to customer and project sites; occasional work outside normal business hours during commissioning.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, and handle tools/equipment; lift up to 25 lbs as needed.
• Must follow established safety procedures and use personal protective equipment when required.

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Compensation & Additional Details

• Salary: $60,000 — $100,000 per year.
• Employment type: Full‑time.
• Location: Darlington, SC (onsite and field work as required).
• This position will be staffed by a confidential client; Careertakes supports the recruiting process and may surface additional matched opportunities to applicants.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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