Controls Specialist

3 weeks ago


Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States Pave Talent Full time

Pave Talent is partnering with an established environmental solutions leader specializing in industrial water treatment and metal recycling systems. With a 50-year track record of innovation and a strong presence across North America, our client is seeking a Controls Specialist to join their collaborative team in Rock Hill, SC.

About Our Client: A well-established specialty chemicals and environmental solutions company that designs and manufactures state-of-the-art wastewater treatment systems for major manufacturers in the aerospace, automotive, and metal finishing industries. Their solutions help customers meet environmental standards while achieving sustainability goals.

The Opportunity: The Controls Specialist will take ownership of designing and implementing control systems for industrial wastewater treatment projects. This role combines electrical engineering, AutoCAD design, and PLC/HMI programming to deliver complete automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design complete electrical systems including panel layouts, motor sizing, and pump configurations using AutoCAD Electrical
  • Develop PLC programs using Allen Bradley/Rockwell platforms (RSLogix 500/5000, Studio 5000)
  • Create operator interfaces using FactoryTalk View and Panel View
  • Generate comprehensive technical documentation including electrical schematics and PLC memory maps
  • Collaborate with manufacturing and field service teams to ensure design intent is achieved
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for customer systems
  • Manage multiple projects while handling occasional support requests

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience designing industrial control systems and PLC programs
  • Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical for system and panel design
  • Extensive experience with Allen Bradley PLCs (CompactLogix, ControlLogix)
  • Experience with analog control systems (4-20mA, VFDs, flow control)
  • Ability to size motors, pumps, and related electrical components
  • Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Bachelor's preferred)

Additional Requirements:

  • Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 20%) for installation support
  • Must work on-site at Rock Hill, SC facility
  • Experience in manufacturing environments

Target Industry Experience: Candidates from the following backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply:

  • System integration firms
  • Industrial automation companies
  • Metal finishing operations
  • Chemical processing facilities
  • Water/wastewater treatment
  • Manufacturing (automotive, aerospace)

Why Join?

Be part of a company focused on environmental sustainability

Join a collaborative, family-oriented culture with ~35 local team members

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for career growth in a stable, established organization

Work with cutting-edge automation technology

How to Apply: Qualified candidates should apply through Pave Talent. For priority consideration, please ensure your application highlights any experience with electrical system design, AutoCAD, and PLC programming.



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