Controls Engineer
$25,000–$25,000 year
On-siteAtlanta, Georgia, United States or Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Lead PLC programming, automation systems troubleshooting, and electrical maintenance as the site's primary Controls Engineer. Maintain, modify, and optimize Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC programs to support safe plant operations while leading troubleshooting efforts for control system failures. Program, commission, and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives, servo systems, and motor controls to improve equipment uptime. Manage plant control systems, develop technical documentation, and support automation projects from concept through implementation. Analyze production data to identify process improvements and provide training to operations teams. Ensure compliance with safety standards and electrical codes while supporting predictive maintenance initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering field
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field
- 3+ years of controls, automation, or electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs
- Experience with VFDs, servo drives, motor starters, relays, contactors, and other industrial control equipment
- Understanding of industrial electrical systems, including 3-phase power, transformers, breakers, and MCCs
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings
- Experience with sensors and instrumentation such as proximity sensors, photo eyes, encoders, RTDs, thermocouples, and pressure transmitters
- Knowledge of industrial communication networks such as EtherNet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
- Experience maintaining PLC programs, backups, and control system documentation
- Experience with HMI and SCADA platforms such as FactoryTalk, Ignition, Wonderware, or Siemens WinCC
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar software
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