Controls Engineer

Sapience Automation provides turnkey solutions for industrial customers who utilize robots and automation for coating, material handling, packaging, dispensing, inspection and other applications. Our customers are from diverse industries including automotive, aerospace, general industrial, domestic appliances and food. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, Sapience focuses on earning "customers for life" through developing the best people, executing consistently with standard processes, and having a passion for excellence. We desire people who enjoy working with customers, enjoy continuously learning, are open and transparent, and are motivated to take on responsibility and accountability. Our team members have executed hundreds of projects globally, and leveraging this experience with standard processes, a great team, and a drive for excellence is the key to our success. The compensation package is competitive.

Charleston, SC has been rated the best U.S. city by Travel and Leisure for 9 years in a row. Charleston 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.

Role and Responsibilities: Controls Engineer

The Controls Engineer role is a core role for the success of Sapience. The roles available are either Software/PLC Programming only or a role that includes both Electrical Panel Design and Software/PLC Programming. Responsibilities include:

Software Programming

· Executing the installation, debug, and production launch of the equipment for robot systems during the pre-build at Sapience and the site installation.

· Designing, developing, and implementing PLC programs to control robot systems with Allen Bradley (required), Siemens (optional), and ToyoPUC (optional) PLCs.

· Testing programs during the Factory Automation Test (FAT) / Modular Build phase of the projects at Sapience’s facility

· Implementing and testing programs at the customer’s facility

· Providing remote support to Sapience team members on site via remote connection

· Provide project status updates

Control Panel Design (Optional)

· Design control panels, electrical controls, safety hardware and pneumatic controls for robot automation systems

· Work with vendors and Sapience purchasing to quote and procure systems

· Oversee the vendor panel build process to ensure panels are built to specifications

· Support the engineers that are installing, testing, and debugging the system

· Create drawings of the system design

Qualifications and Education Requirements

· Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical

· 3+ years of experience in the robotics industry

· Post high-school degree in a technical discipline

· Strong written and spoken language skills

· Proficient on PCs and Microsoft Office applications

· Proficient at reading technical drawings

· Ability to troubleshoot and debug electrical control systems

Additional Notes

· Occasional travel to customer sites to support system installations and production support required.

· Strong benefits program included