Controls Engineer in Anderson, South Carolina at Human Technologies, Inc

Position Title: Controls Engineer

Location: Anderson, South Carolina

Professional Contract

Description: Controls Engineer – Contract

Location: Anderson, SC
Job Type: Short-Term Contract / Temporary

About the Opportunity

HTI is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer / Automation Specialist for a short-term contract opportunity with a manufacturing facility in Anderson, SC. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in industrial automation, PLCs, and control systems who is available to start quickly.

We are looking for someone who can step in, support existing automation systems, troubleshoot technical issues, and help keep operations running smoothly. The team is flexible on specific technical backgrounds and is open to candidates with a combination of the skills listed below.

What Your Role Will Look Like

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and support PLC-based automation and control systems.

• Work with PLC programming and troubleshooting, preferably Rockwell/Allen-Bradley.

• Support HMI and SCADA systems, with Ignition experience preferred.

• Assist with troubleshooting industrial networking and communication issues.

• Work with SQL Server databases as they relate to manufacturing and automation systems.

• Diagnose and resolve equipment controls issues to minimize production downtime.

• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to support daily operations.

What You Need

• Experience working with industrial PLCs, preferably Rockwell/Allen-Bradley.

• Familiarity with HMI and SCADA systems; Ignition experience is a plus.

• Knowledge of SQL Server or similar database systems.

• Understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols, including:

  • Ethernet/IP

  • TCP/IP

  • UDP

  • Modbus TCP

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently in a manufacturing environment.

• Availability to start quickly.

Additional Information

• Short-term contract opportunity.

• Immediate need.

• Flexibility in technical background and experience.

• Manufacturing or industrial automation experience preferred.

Interested? Apply today to learn more about this opportunity in Anderson, SC!