**_Controls Engineer_**


**_Columbia, SC (Relo Provided)_**


**_Direct Hire_**


**PRIMARY FUNCTION:**

To provide technical expertise on all aspects of plant equipment maintenance and

upgrades. Must become an integral part of the maintenance and engineering teams,

developing improved processes and equipment modifications. Must be capable of

managing multiple projects and assignments with minimal daily supervision.

Applies electrical / electronic theory, principles of electrical circuits, testing

procedures, engineering mathematics, physics, and related knowledge to design,

layout, build, test, and troubleshoot production equipment.



**SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:**

Design, integration and installation of manufacturing

equipment and subsystems used to manufacture fiber optic

cables.

Engineer both electrical and electronic systems required for

installation and operation, including PLC / HMI programming

and troubleshooting.

Thorough knowledge of AC/DC motor and drives, including

troubleshooting

Technical writing for equipment specifications, operating and

installation procedures

Provide technical management of electronic and electrical

drawings, schematics; draws sketches to clarify design details

and functional criteria of electronic units.

Write technical reports and develop charts, graphs, and

schematics to describe and illustrate system operating

characteristics and functionality.

Integration and support of data acquisition for production work

centers

Inspect equipment and designated materials to ascertain

conformance to established specifications.

Assembles circuitry of complete and prototype models according

to engineering instruction, technical manuals, and knowledge of

electronic systems and components and their functions.

Provide input on project management, including set up, start

up, and commissioning of plant manufacturing equipment and

ancillary facilities.

Review, provide input, and manage new equipment purchases

and upgrades. Work with engineering to develop and

implement new equipment / modified equipment within

production area.

Assist and help direct set up of standard test apparatus, test

equipment, and circuitry. Conduct functional, operation,

environmental, and life tests to evaluate performance and

reliability of prototype or production models.

Review and evaluate newly installed equipment to understand

system performance under actual operating conditions.

Develop and maintain vendor relationships for all aspects of

equipment specifications.

Develop and maintain a knowledge of manufacturing processes

and materials as utilized in the fiber optic cable industry.

Undertake special assignments / divisional projects, as required

in conjunction with overall organization objectives.

Track open projects, prepares status reports for management

providing input on % complete on-time, summary of items

outstanding

Maintain a level of professionalism consistent with the job title.



**REQUIREMENTS:**

B.S. Electrical Engineering required.

3 years PLC/HMI Programming and Control Experience required.

Read, write, and comprehend English language (i.e., the language of all plant

directives) for required document control, equipment operation, and

supervisor/peer instructions.

Proven track record in equipment project installation / management.

Willingness to travel periodically

Employee is responsible for own work and must exercise care and compliance

of all established safety procedures


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**Why Kelly** **** **?**


Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. With Kelly Engineering, our experts connect you with leading organizations where you can learn and grow, collaborate on innovative projects, and keep your skills sharp with top technology. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects, or are looking for something more long-term, were here every step of the way to find your dream engineering job.


**About Kelly** ****


At Kelly, were always thinking about whats next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, were a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits ?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.


Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.