Electrical Controls Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in South Carolina
South Carolina's advanced manufacturing sector, anchored by BMW's Spartanburg plant, Volvo's Berkeley County facility, and a growing network of automotive suppliers, generates steady demand for electrical controls engineers. Greenville, Spartanburg, and Charleston are the primary hiring hubs, with additional opportunities in Columbia and the Upstate's industrial corridor.
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This position will drive reliability and innovation in a highly automated manufacturing environment by designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, drives, robotics, and industrial control systems. You will lead automation projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives that boost production performance, reduce downtime, and support world-class manufacturing operations.
Benefits:
- Paid vacation plus 12 paid holidays
- Up to 7% 401K match
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one
- Additional disability, life insurance, and supplemental plans
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Field
- 3-5 years experience in automation or controls engineer role
- Problem solving/troubleshooting skill
- Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated familiarity with manufacturing processes or equipment preferably of polymer industry
- Statistical Analysis skills with the ability to establish and audit against goals
What You Will Do:
- Leads/supports internal Project and Maintenance Engineers, Maintenance Technicians & Production personnel, OEMs, vendors, and contractors to design, install, interface, start up new equipment and process controls including: electrical component selection and approval, electrical design approval, software assessments & modifications, machine acceptance testing and problem identification and resolution.
- Responsible for specifying PLC's, HMI's, servo systems, motors, drives, sensors, vision sensors and data collection and analysis software, based on our companies controls standards criteria. Evaluates electrical equipment from multiple sources and recommends best value for use.
- Makes complex program modifications in DCS's, PLC's logic, HMI's programs, and servo controller logic to improve individual equipment and overall system's performance.
- Performs high level troubleshooting to solve any electrical, mechanical or process problem.
- Leads & assists others in troubleshooting machinery, equipment, components, and programs including PLC's HMI's Servo systems and Robotics.
- Leads Controls support during machine installations and upgrades. This includes interfacing auxiliary equipment, identifying and correcting errors in programming and wiring and ensuring vendors and contractors are meeting our needs and expectations.
- Expected to keep abreast of all of the new controls technologies, industry trends, health and safety regulations and standards that affect current operations.
- Proactively identifies opportunities to increase production operation performance, then initiates and oversees projects through completion.
- Provides technical and operating training to production, warehouse, and other personnel as needed. Shares knowledge and techniques with team members and coordinates the training of new personnel.
- Assists in project planning and forecasting as part of budgeting process.
- Provide training of Maintenance Technicians with new control equipment or schedule outside training to enhance troubleshooting skills.
- Develop Maintenance Technician Electrical/Electronic Training Matrix to identify skill gaps, then design training program to address them.
- Organize equipment documentation from OEMs, produced documents and troubleshooting guides.
- Develop Safety Procedures for installed machines Lock-Out /Tag-Out for operations and maintenance personnel.
- All other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly lift up to 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Stand and walk for extended periods
- Work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment
- Work around varying temperatures
- Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Additional Information:
Fitesa offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Fitesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Fitesa will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Eligibility to apply is in accordance with Fitesa hiring policies and practices. Please contact Fitesa HR with questions regarding eligibility.
This position is reserved for US candidates only and does not offer international transfer.
Description:
This position will drive reliability and innovation in a highly automated manufacturing environment by designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, drives, robotics, and industrial control systems. You will lead automation projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives that boost production performance, reduce downtime, and support world-class manufacturing operations.
Benefits:
- Paid vacation plus 12 paid holidays
- Up to 7% 401K match
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one
- Additional disability, life insurance, and supplemental plans
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Field
- 3-5 years experience in automation or controls engineer role
- Problem solving/troubleshooting skill
- Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated familiarity with manufacturing processes or equipment preferably of polymer industry
- Statistical Analysis skills with the ability to establish and audit against goals
What You Will Do:
- Leads/supports internal Project and Maintenance Engineers, Maintenance Technicians & Production personnel, OEMs, vendors, and contractors to design, install, interface, start up new equipment and process controls including: electrical component selection and approval, electrical design approval, software assessments & modifications, machine acceptance testing and problem identification and resolution.
- Responsible for specifying PLC's, HMI's, servo systems, motors, drives, sensors, vision sensors and data collection and analysis software, based on our companies controls standards criteria. Evaluates electrical equipment from multiple sources and recommends best value for use.
- Makes complex program modifications in DCS's, PLC's logic, HMI's programs, and servo controller logic to improve individual equipment and overall system's performance.
- Performs high level troubleshooting to solve any electrical, mechanical or process problem.
- Leads & assists others in troubleshooting machinery, equipment, components, and programs including PLC's HMI's Servo systems and Robotics.
- Leads Controls support during machine installations and upgrades. This includes interfacing auxiliary equipment, identifying and correcting errors in programming and wiring and ensuring vendors and contractors are meeting our needs and expectations.
- Expected to keep abreast of all of the new controls technologies, industry trends, health and safety regulations and standards that affect current operations.
- Proactively identifies opportunities to increase production operation performance, then initiates and oversees projects through completion.
- Provides technical and operating training to production, warehouse, and other personnel as needed. Shares knowledge and techniques with team members and coordinates the training of new personnel.
- Assists in project planning and forecasting as part of budgeting process.
- Provide training of Maintenance Technicians with new control equipment or schedule outside training to enhance troubleshooting skills.
- Develop Maintenance Technician Electrical/Electronic Training Matrix to identify skill gaps, then design training program to address them.
- Organize equipment documentation from OEMs, produced documents and troubleshooting guides.
- Develop Safety Procedures for installed machines Lock-Out /Tag-Out for operations and maintenance personnel.
- All other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly lift up to 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Stand and walk for extended periods
- Work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment
- Work around varying temperatures
- Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Additional Information:
Fitesa offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Fitesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Fitesa will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Eligibility to apply is in accordance with Fitesa hiring policies and practices. Please contact Fitesa HR with questions regarding eligibility.
This position is reserved for US candidates only and does not offer international transfer.
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Which companies sponsor visas for electrical controls engineers in South Carolina?
BMW Manufacturing in Spartanburg, Volvo Cars in Berkeley County, and Michelin's multiple South Carolina plants have documented histories of sponsoring work visas for engineering roles. Tier-1 automotive suppliers operating in the Upstate corridor, along with industrial automation firms and defense contractors near Charleston and Columbia, also appear regularly in federal Labor Condition Application filings for controls engineering positions.
Which visa types are most common for electrical controls engineer roles in South Carolina?
The H-1B visa is the most widely used visa category for electrical controls engineers, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a relevant engineering degree. Engineers from Canada or Mexico may pursue TN visa status under the USMCA, which covers engineers without requiring a petition. Australian nationals can apply for the E-3 visa. All three pathways require employer sponsorship and a certified Labor Condition Application filed with the Department of Labor.
Which cities in South Carolina have the most electrical controls engineer sponsorship jobs?
Greenville and Spartanburg in the Upstate region concentrate the highest volume of electrical controls engineering roles, driven by BMW, Michelin, and a dense cluster of automotive suppliers. Charleston is a growing secondary market, with aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing employers adding engineering headcount. Columbia sees demand from utilities and industrial manufacturers, while smaller Upstate cities like Duncan and Gaffney host supplier plants that occasionally sponsor engineering talent.
How to find electrical controls engineer visa sponsorship jobs in South Carolina?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, so you can search for electrical controls engineer roles in South Carolina without sorting through positions that won't support international candidates. The platform aggregates openings from manufacturers, automotive suppliers, and industrial firms active in the Greenville-Spartanburg corridor and Charleston area, helping you identify employers who have sponsored engineering visas and are actively hiring.
Are there any state-specific considerations for electrical controls engineers pursuing sponsorship in South Carolina?
South Carolina's concentration of foreign-owned manufacturers, particularly German and Swedish automotive companies, means many employers already have established immigration processes and legal counsel experienced with engineering visa filings. Clemson University's engineering programs supply local talent, but specialized controls expertise in industrial automation and PLC programming remains in demand. Roles tied to advanced manufacturing lines often require relocation to suburban Upstate communities rather than major city centers, which is worth factoring into your search.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored electrical controls engineer jobs in South Carolina?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.