Controls Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-03-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

OT541: TFP - Florence, SC 1500 Otis Way, Florence, SC, 29501 USA

Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity?

Otis is seeking a self-motivated Controls Engineer to support the overall manufacturing process through the ownership of PLC/HMI/Robot programming, and troubleshooting. This person will be responsible for the implementation of engineering changes and assisting various departments with the implementation of new tools and processes and required training.

On a typical day you will:

• Support the plant in all aspects of the electrical maintenance troubleshooting using PLC and robot programming skills and a thorough understanding of the machines sequence of operations.

• Support the new equipment design reviews when required to review the status of the machine design and provide input in reference to the plant's specifications and good design practice.

• Manage the required electrical spare parts in the tool crib to ensure we can support any potential equipment failures on controls related items.

• Respond to any equipment downtime issues in plant and establish any required outside resources to assist in responding to these issues quickly.

• Train and develop the plant electricians to increase their ability to understand and troubleshoot controls related issues in the plant.

• Manage large and small equipment improvement projects in the plant as a leader.

• Complete the capital equipment list for secondary equipment required for the program detailing the cycle time requirements.

• Write detailed engineering specifications for all the tooling and equipment required to purchase, include all relevant legislative requirements.

• Select the suppliers for capital equipment.

• Ensure the completion dates for all equipment are met.

• Detail training needs for the plant for new equipment.

• Integrate with the launch teams to transfer the technology required for new programs successfully to the plant.

What you will need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer science (or bachelor’s degree and equivalent experience)

• Minimum of five years as a Controls Engineer at a System Integrator (preferred) or manufacturing facility

• Strong teamwork capabilities, operating in a multi-function environment to collectively improve operations and resolve related issues

• Expert in programming and troubleshooting ABB (preferred) and/or Yaskawa (Motoman) robots

• Proficient in programming with Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 Designer (RSLogix 5000) and RSLogix 500 PLC software

• Skilled in developing applications using Studio 5000 View and FactoryTalk View HMI development software

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Hands-on approach to engineering

Additional Comments:

Given the nature of the position, applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship.

What we offer:

• We offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and an automatic retirement contribution for your future financial security from day one of your employment, you and your eligible dependents will receive comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. 

• Enjoy three weeks of paid vacation, along with paid company holidays 

• We provide paid sick leave, employee assistance, and wellness incentive programs to support your well-being. 

• Life insurance and disability coverage to protect you and your family. 

•  Voluntary benefits, including options for legal, pet, home, and auto insurance. 

• We offer generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits, as well as adoption assistance, to support growing families. 

• Pursue your educational goals with our tuition reimbursement program. 

• Recognize and be recognized! We celebrate service anniversaries and offer spot performance bonus opportunities to show our appreciation. 

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day. 

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.  

You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.  

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.  

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.   

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do.  We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here.  

Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext! 

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