Controls Engineer

The Staffing Resource Group, Inc

Greenwood, SC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Automation, Automation Systems, Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, C++ Standard Template Library (STL), Capsules, Commissioning, Computer Science, Continuous Improvement, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Health, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Leading Edge Technology, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Products, Mentoring, On Call, Organizational Skills, Process Improvement, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project/Program Management, Research & Development (R&D), Robotics, SCADA Software, Safety/Work Safety, Software Development, Software Validation, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), System Validation, Test Design, Testing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Greenwood, SC
POSTED
7 days ago
Controls Engineer

Title: Controls Engineer
Location: Greenwood, SC
Industry: Pharmaceutical
Hours: On-site 100%, M-F, 8am-5pm, on call as needed
Salary: Competitive industry compensation package (eligibility for annual bonus, 401k, health/dental/vision). Relocation assistance provided for the right candidate.
Employment Type: Direct hire

Environment
Our client is a global leader in capsule manufacturing and oral dosage delivery solutions for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. The company develops innovative gelatin and plant-based capsules, encapsulation technologies, and health ingredient solutions that support the delivery of prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, and dietary supplements worldwide.

Join our company as a Controls Engineer and help shape the future of life sciences through cutting-edge automation solutions. This role offers the chance to work on global projects that impact multiple continents, driving innovation and efficiency across our manufacturing sites.
Responsibilities:
  • Develop, replicate, and support global automation systems across sites in Belgium, France, US, Mexico, China, Japan, and India.
  • Apply advanced PLC/SCADA/Simotion expertise to global initiatives, focusing on software development and validation.
  • Design and execute test plans to ensure software reliability and compliance.
  • Lead commissioning activities and support validation of control systems.
  • Collaborate with R&D and production site automation teams to align strategies and solutions.
  • Provide accurate time estimates for control software development tasks.
  • Drive continuous improvement and contribute to environmental and health safety initiatives.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor s degree required in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Robotics. Master s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on automation required. Experience within an FDA regulated environment is a plus.
  • Strong skills in PLC/SCADA systems and software development processes required.
  • Experience with Siemens automation platforms particularly STL, SCL, FBD, and LAD is a huge plus.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global team setting.
  • Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Open to mentorship and professional growth opportunities.
  • Travel < 10 %
EOE/ADA
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The Staffing Resource Group, Inc