Controls Engineer

MS Companies; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Full medical/dental/vision benefits

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Relocation package up to $10,000

Job summary

MS Companies is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Controls & Automation expert in Carrollton, GA. This role involves maintaining Siemens PLC systems and requires strong programming skills. You will take ownership of key projects and work closely with maintenance teams.

The position offers a competitive salary of $100,000 – $120,000 along with a 5% bonus, relocation assistance, and comprehensive benefits including medical and retirement plans. The work environment is fast-paced and impactful, making it essential for candidates to be independent and proactive.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on controls/automation experience in manufacturing.
• Proven ability to work independently as the sole controls resource.
• Comfortable in a hot, industrial foundry environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot & maintain Siemens PLC/HMI systems.
• Program logic, commission equipment, and drive continuous improvement.
• Own projects end-to-end including Fanuc robot reactivation.

Skills

Siemens PLC programming

Controls/automation expertise

Troubleshooting

Fanuc robotics

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

TIA Portal

SAP or similar ERP

Job description

Electrical Engineer – Controls & Automation (Siemens PLC Expert)

Rod Mill Plant – Greater Atlanta, GA

Salary: $100,000 – $120,000 + 5% bonus + full relocation

Full-Time • On-site • Relocation assistance provided

We’re hiring the ONLY Controls/Automation Engineer at a high-volume copper rod mill in the Greater Atlanta area — a critical, 24/7 foundry-style operation that supplies the U.S. wire & cable industry.

This is a true “own-it” role: You’ll be the go-to Siemens PLC expert on-site, spending 70%+ of your time on the plant floor keeping production running, fixing downtime fast, commissioning upgrades, and leading projects (including bringing Fanuc robots back online).

What you’ll do every day

• Troubleshoot & maintain Siemens PLC/HMI systems (TIA Portal is the priority)
• Program logic, commission equipment, and drive continuous improvement
• Work autonomously with full backing from leadership
• Partner directly with maintenance techs and operators
• Own projects end-to-end (example: Fanuc robot reactivation)

Must-Have

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, EET, Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related
• 3+ years of hands‑on controls/automation experience in manufacturing
• Strong Siemens PLC programming & troubleshooting (this is the #1 skill we need)
• Proven ability to work independently as the sole controls resource
• Comfortable in a hot, industrial foundry environment

Nice-to-Have

• Fanuc robotics
• SAP or similar ERP
• PMP
• 5% annual bonus
• Relocation package up to $10,000 (most take lump-sum)
• 401(k) + company match + pension eligibility
• Full medical/dental/vision, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, parental leave

Schedule

8 AM – 5 PM base | Flexibility for occasional longer days when the plant needs you | Minimal travel

Why this role stands out

• Immediate impact — the position has been open for nearly 2 years
• Real ownership — you run your job, leadership supports
• Start ASAP — we’re ready to move fast for the right person