Helion ยท 9 hours ago
Senior Controls Engineer
Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expHelion is seeking an experienced Senior Controls Engineer to lead and support automation and controls systems within an industrial manufacturing environment. This role involves designing, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting PLC- and HMI-based systems while collaborating closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to enhance reliability and efficiency.
Hiring Manager
Jazmine Yamilkoski, MBA
Responsibilities
Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and industrial control systems
Lead controls efforts for new equipment, upgrades, and capital projects
Support commissioning and startup of automated manufacturing systems
Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, controls, and automation issues
Develop and maintain control system documentation and standards
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and IT teams on system integration
Mentor junior controls engineers and technicians
Ensure compliance with safety, electrical, and manufacturing standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of controls/automation experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
Strong PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent)
Experience with HMIs, VFDs, motion control, and industrial networks
Proven experience leading automation projects from concept through commissioning
Ability to troubleshoot complex systems under production pressure
Preferred
Experience with robotics, vision systems, or SCADA
Knowledge of safety PLCs and machine safety standards
Prior experience mentoring or leading technical teams
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits
Company
Helion
Helion supports production driven manufacturers by reinforcing the engineering, maintenance, and operational systems behind their lines.
51-200 employees
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Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joseph Ware
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