Automation Controls Engineer | Siemens PLC Expert

Adalta EC&I; Mississippi; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonus potential

Job summary

Adalta EC&I in East Central Mississippi is seeking a Controls Engineer to support and improve automated production equipment, troubleshoot controls issues, and deliver automation projects that boost efficiency and reliability.

You’ll work hands-on with PLCs and HMIs, Siemens Step 7, and TIA Portal, collaborating with production, maintenance, and engineering to optimize equipment performance and maintain electrical drawings and controls standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous Controls Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and supporting PLC, HMI, and industrial control systems
• Developing and modifying PLC programs to support production and process improvements
• Working on automation and controls projects from concept through implementation
• Identifying root causes of equipment failures and implementing long-term solutions
• Supporting equipment upgrades, commissioning activities, and capital projects
• Partnering with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve equipment performance
• Maintaining documentation, electrical drawings, and controls standards

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical schematics

Industrial networks

Troubleshooting

Siemens Step 7

TIA Portal

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Adalta EC&I in East Central Mississippi is seeking a Controls Engineer to support and improve automated production equipment, troubleshoot controls issues, and deliver automation projects that boost efficiency and reliability.

You’ll work hands-on with PLCs and HMIs, Siemens Step 7, and TIA Portal, collaborating with production, maintenance, and engineering to optimize equipment performance and maintain electrical drawings and controls standards.