SWJ Technology specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a BAS Engineer – Building Automation & Utilities a client in the automotive industry, specializing in car manufacturing. This role is a contractor to direct hire position based in Blythewood, SC that requires onsite presence. If you’re eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application.

PURPOSE:
This position is responsible for the engineering, programming, integration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of Building Automation Systems (BAS) supporting critical facility and utility systems. The role focuses on Ignition for monitoring, control, alarms, data collection, dashboards, trending, and system integration.
The position supports systems including electrical power, chilled and hot water, compressed air, HVAC, pumps, boilers, cooling towers, and utility monitoring while working closely with engineering, maintenance, IT/OT, contractors, and suppliers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot BAS applications using Ignition.
Develop SCADA screens, dashboards, alarms, trends, reports, and historical data solutions.
Configure tags, UDTs, alarm systems, historians, gateways, and user access.
Integrate PLCs, meters, sensors, and controllers using OPC UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, BACnet, MQTT, and related protocols.
Troubleshoot BAS, PLC, HMI, instrumentation, and industrial network issues.
Support automation and monitoring of electrical power, chilled/hot water, compressed air, HVAC, and other utility systems.
Develop and optimize control strategies, equipment sequencing, alarms, and utility performance.
Collaborate with Controls and IT/OT teams on system architecture, networking, cybersecurity, servers, backups, and access control.
Coordinate technical requirements with contractors, suppliers, OEMs, and system integrators.
Support commissioning, startup, FAT/SAT, point-to-point checks, functional testing, and system handover.
Analyze utility data to identify opportunities for energy efficiency, predictive maintenance, and equipment optimization.
Maintain BAS documentation including architecture, I/O and point lists, control narratives, alarm matrices, network diagrams, and backup procedures.
Support continuous improvement and reliability projects related to facility automation and utilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
3–7+ years of experience in BAS, SCADA, controls, automation, facilities engineering, or industrial utilities.
Hands-on experience with Ignition strongly preferred.
Experience of working with industrial equipment, controls systems, suppliers, contractors, or system integrators.
Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, control drawings, and network diagrams.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Strong BAS/SCADA and Ignition knowledge.
Experience with OPC UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, BACnet, and MQTT.
Understanding of PLC-based control systems and industrial automation.
Knowledge of electrical power distribution and utility systems.

Understanding of chilled water, hot water, compressed air, HVAC, and related systems.
Strong troubleshooting skills across controls, instrumentation, BAS, PLCs, and industrial networks.
Knowledge of IT/OT infrastructure and industrial cybersecurity.
Strong analytical, communication, commissioning, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Ignition certification or advanced hands-on Ignition experience.
Experience with Ignition Perspective/Vision.
Python scripting and SQL/database experience.
Experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or Schneider PLCs.
Industrial Ethernet and managed switch experience.
Automotive or other high-volume manufacturing experience.
Knowledge of HVAC/BMS, energy-management systems, or CMMS.
Knowledge of ISA-95 / ISA-62443 and industrial cybersecurity.
Experience with high-availability SCADA/BAS architectures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

Location: Blythewood, SC
Schedule: Day shift, 40h/w, weekend as required
Overtime: as required
Duration: 6 months contract with the option to extend or to be hired directly
Assignment Start: ASAP

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., SWJ MACHINING and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the company

SWJ TECHNOLOGY provides engineering, planning, and project management services to help multiple industries improve how they operate. The company creates virtual planning and structural concepts, integrates and optimizes processes, develops specifications and quality engineering, and builds validation and control plans. It supports production readiness and audit preparation, and manages tool control. It also plans tools, jigs, equipment, robotics, conveyors, as well as manual work steps and build times. The focus is on KAIZEN and Lean Integration, with an emphasis on PFEP (Plan for Every Part), staging and rack planning, supply layouts, container and packaging design, carrier concepts and route planning, KANBAN systems, and overall supply chain management. SWJ TECHNOLOGY also emphasizes training and development, offering opportunities to work on worldwide projects and grow expertise, along with competitive salaries and benefits to attract and retain employees.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

SWJ's 2026 website says it handles robotics, conveyors, validation, and production-readiness work.
The Alabama Technology Center and USMCA headquarters show continued North American investment.
Its 2026 member spotlight and active news pages suggest ongoing recruiting and market visibility.

What critics are saying

SWJ Technology disclosed no funding, headcount, or customer wins in 2026 public materials.
Its public news pages look stale after January 18, 2026, weakening employer transparency.
Manufacturing consulting faces direct substitution from OEM in-house teams and larger integrators like SWJ Germany.

What makes SWJ TECHNOLOGY unique

SWJ Technology sells engineering, planning, and project management together, not standalone staffing.
Its KAIZEN, Lean Integration, and PFEP focus ties design directly to factory execution.
The company operates across Alabama, Michigan, Georgia, and Canada from Tuscaloosa headquarters.

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