Controls Engineer

Mackenzie Stuart; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackenzie Stuart is seeking a highly motivated Controls Engineer to support the design, development, integration and commissioning of automated material-handling systems for warehouses. You will collaborate with engineering, software, project management and customer teams to deliver reliable automation solutions.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLCs, HMI and SCADA, knowledge of conveyors and AS/RS, and the ability to travel to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering, controls engineering, automation, mechatronics or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in controls engineering or automation.
• Experience with PLC programming and automation platforms.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics, sensors, drives and motor-control systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work with engineering, project and customer-facing teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and modify control systems for warehouse automation equipment.
• Develop PLC, HMI, SCADA and industrial control applications.
• Integrate conveyors, sortation, AS/RS, AMRs, AGVs and automated forklifts.
• Support electrical design and control architecture of automation systems.
• Prepare documentation and training materials.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Systems integration

Problem solving

Customer-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to support the design, development, integration and commissioning of automated material-handling systems. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, software, project management and customer teams to deliver reliable automation solutions across warehouse and distribution environments.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and modify control systems for warehouse automation equipment.
• Develop and configure PLC, HMI, SCADA and industrial control applications.
• Integrate automation equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, AS/RS, AMRs, AGVs and automated forklifts.
• Support the electrical design and control architecture of automation systems.
• Develop machine sequences, safety logic, alarms and fault-handling routines.
• Participate in system testing, factory acceptance testing and site acceptance testing.
• Commission equipment and troubleshoot electrical, controls and software-related issues.
• Work with robotics, software and systems-integration teams to ensure effective system performance.
• Review technical specifications, electrical drawings, risk assessments and customer requirements.
• Provide technical support during installation, commissioning and post-project handover.
• Prepare technical documentation, operating procedures and training materials.
• Support continuous improvement activities relating to system reliability, performance and safety.
• Communicate project status, technical risks and commissioning progress to internal and external stakeholders.

Required experience and qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in electrical engineering, controls engineering, automation, mechatronics or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of professional experience in controls engineering, industrial automation or systems integration.
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation platforms.
• Understanding of electrical schematics, industrial networks, sensors, drives and motor-control systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering, project and customer-facing teams.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites when required.
• Experience in warehouse automation, intralogistics, material handling or distribution-centre systems.
• Experience with conveyors, sortation, AS/RS, AMRs, AGVs, automated forklifts or robotic systems.
• Knowledge of WCS, WES, MES or warehouse-management-system interfaces.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus or OPC UA.
• Experience with robotic integration, machine vision or fleet-management systems.
• Previous experience working for an automation OEM, systems integrator or logistics technology provider.

Personal attributes

• Practical and technically curious approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortable working in both office and operational environments.
• Able to manage priorities across multiple projects.
• Clear communicator with strong customer-facing skills.
• Willingness to take ownership of technical issues through to resolution.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a growing, project-based business.