Controls Engineer
Full Time • Charleston
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Job Description: Controls Engineer
Company Overview
Sapience Automation, a reputable provider of turnkey solutions for industrial automation, specializes
in serving diverse industries such as automotive, medical, aviation, building products, general
industrial, domestic appliances, and food. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Sapience is
committed to fostering long-term customer relationships by consistently delivering excellence
through its skilled workforce, standardized processes, and passion for innovation. The company
values transparency, continuous learning, and a strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
With a successful track record of executing numerous global projects, Sapience attributes its
achievements to its exceptional team, adherence to industry standards, and unwavering commitment
to excellence. Competitive compensation packages are offered to qualified candidates.
Role: Automation Controls Engineer
Responsibilities:
Openings exist for roles in either PLC Programming, Electrical System Design, or a combined
position involving both functions on projects.
PLC / Software Programming
Design, develop, and implement PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programs to control
robot systems and other automated systems.
Program peripheral devices such as vision system, RFID controllers, and automated
inspection equipment.
Execute the installation, debugging, and production launch of robot systems during the prebuild
phase at Sapience and on-site installations.
Test programs during the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) / Modular Build phase at Sapience’s
facility.
Provide remote support to Sapience team members via remote connection.
Proficiency with Allen Bradley PLCs or Siemens PLCs is required and experience with other
PLCs, MES systems, or robot programming is a plus.
Control Panel and Automation Electrical & Pneumatic System Design
Design control panels, electrical controls, safety hardware, and pneumatic controls for robot
systems and automation equipment such as conveyors.
Create detailed drawings of system designs.
Collaborate with vendors and Sapience’s purchasing department to obtain quotes and
procure necessary materials for the system.
Oversee the panel build process to ensure compliance with specifications. Panel builds are
done either internally at Sapience or through partner companies.
Support engineers during system installation, testing, and debugging.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or E-Plan required.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the robotics or automation industry.
Post-high-school degree in a technical discipline.
Strong written and spoken communication skills.
Proficiency with PCs and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
Troubleshooting and debugging skills related to electrical control systems.
Additional Notes
Occasional travel to customer sites is required to support system installations and provide
production support.
The company offers a robust benefits program.
The position is located in Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston, SC has been rated the best
U.S. city to visit by Travel and Leisure for 12 years in a row and offers a rare combination of a
coastal city, a growing manufacturing base, and a highly cultural city known for its history,
dining, and other activities.
Feel free to reach out if you need further assistance or have any other requests!
Phone: (843) 999-0750 Email: sheryl.myc@sapienceautomation.com
Company Overview
Sapience Automation, a reputable provider of turnkey solutions for industrial automation, specializes
in serving diverse industries such as automotive, medical, aviation, building products, general
industrial, domestic appliances, and food. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Sapience is
committed to fostering long-term customer relationships by consistently delivering excellence
through its skilled workforce, standardized processes, and passion for innovation. The company
values transparency, continuous learning, and a strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
With a successful track record of executing numerous global projects, Sapience attributes its
achievements to its exceptional team, adherence to industry standards, and unwavering commitment
to excellence. Competitive compensation packages are offered to qualified candidates.
Role: Automation Controls Engineer
Responsibilities:
Openings exist for roles in either PLC Programming, Electrical System Design, or a combined
position involving both functions on projects.
PLC / Software Programming
Design, develop, and implement PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programs to control
robot systems and other automated systems.
Program peripheral devices such as vision system, RFID controllers, and automated
inspection equipment.
Execute the installation, debugging, and production launch of robot systems during the prebuild
phase at Sapience and on-site installations.
Test programs during the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) / Modular Build phase at Sapience’s
facility.
Provide remote support to Sapience team members via remote connection.
Proficiency with Allen Bradley PLCs or Siemens PLCs is required and experience with other
PLCs, MES systems, or robot programming is a plus.
Control Panel and Automation Electrical & Pneumatic System Design
Design control panels, electrical controls, safety hardware, and pneumatic controls for robot
systems and automation equipment such as conveyors.
Create detailed drawings of system designs.
Collaborate with vendors and Sapience’s purchasing department to obtain quotes and
procure necessary materials for the system.
Oversee the panel build process to ensure compliance with specifications. Panel builds are
done either internally at Sapience or through partner companies.
Support engineers during system installation, testing, and debugging.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or E-Plan required.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the robotics or automation industry.
Post-high-school degree in a technical discipline.
Strong written and spoken communication skills.
Proficiency with PCs and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
Troubleshooting and debugging skills related to electrical control systems.
Additional Notes
Occasional travel to customer sites is required to support system installations and provide
production support.
The company offers a robust benefits program.
The position is located in Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston, SC has been rated the best
U.S. city to visit by Travel and Leisure for 12 years in a row and offers a rare combination of a
coastal city, a growing manufacturing base, and a highly cultural city known for its history,
dining, and other activities.
Feel free to reach out if you need further assistance or have any other requests!
Phone: (843) 999-0750 Email: sheryl.myc@sapienceautomation.com
About Us
Sapience Automation is a full-service integrator of robot systems. At Sapience, we recognize that installing and commissioning the robots is just a piece of the puzzle. We'll partner with you on all phases before and after launch to ensure success. We have expertise in a broad range of applications including assembly, painting, inspection, material removal, machine tending, packaging, material handling, and welding. Our systems span a broad range of industries such as automotive, aerospace, consumer products, food, heavy truck, and defense.
TRUST IS OUR FOUNDATION: We say what we'll do and do what we say.
At Sapience, we focus on earning "customers for life" through developing the best people, executing consistently with standard processes, and having a passion for excellence.
CONSISTENCY IN APPROACH: We are process driven and process managed.
Sapience’s business processes ensure that the details will be addressed. Continuous improvement is ongoing and captured in standard work to ensure repeatability. We will work with you to develop a coordinated project management plan to ensure that all activities are collectively coordinated. Process fixes bad, process replicates good!
DRIVEN BY DATA: Data drives decisions. Knowing how to capture the right data and understanding this data drives logical solutions. A methodical and logical approach is required to achieve desired results in the highly-complex manufacturing realm. This is how we operate.
EXPERIENCE MATTERS: We know what good looks like.
Our team has hundreds of years of experience in integrating robot systems. This experience has honed our team for critical analysis and success.
PASSION DRIVES RESULTS: We succeed, there is no other option.
Our team loves a challenge. We love robot technology and the added complexity of coatings. We insist on being the best at what we do, and our passion drives us to overcome obstacles to succeed where others don't.
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