Controls Engineer

EGN Technical Resources; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EGN Technical Resources seeks a Controls or Electrical Engineer for PLC-based automation and robotic systems. 3+ years in production environments, with Beckhoff TwinCAT, HMIs, and robot cobots.

You will commission, startup-support, and troubleshoot automated equipment on site in Norcross, GA, with about 25% travel to customer facilities to ensure uptime. The role emphasizes reducing downtime, improving reliability, and collaborating with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams while

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT automation and PLC-based control systems.
• Experience with robotic systems and automated manufacturing equipment in production environments.
• Hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting across IEC61131-3 languages.
• Proficient in HMI/SCADA platforms and industrial networks.
• Experience with field commissioning and startup support.

Responsibilities

• Commission Beckhoff TwinCAT automation systems, including programming and IO checks.
• Provide startup support for new equipment installations and coordinate with vendors/teams.
• Troubleshoot existing production machines to restore operation.
• Diagnose ladder logic, structured text, and other IEC61131-3 languages.
• Configure and support HMI/SCADA systems for operator visibility.
• Manage industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, Modbus, OPC-UA).
• Interpret electrical schematics and BOMs; maintain drawings in SkyCAD/AutoCAD/ EPLAN.

Skills

Beckhoff TwinCAT

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Cobots (Universal Robots)

Ladder logic

Structured Text

Safety & LOTO

Industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, ETH,

EtherCAT

AutoCAD/SkyCAD

Schematic reading

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Electrical Eng/Controls/Automation

Tools

SkyCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN P8

Blazor (HMI/SCADA)

Job description

PLC-Based Automation | Industrial Machinery | Startup & Commissioning

Location: Norcross, GA

Employment: Full-Time

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Compensation: Very Competitive, Based On Experience

Travel: Approximately 25%, for on-site commissioning of machines

Position Overview

We are seeking a Controls or Electrical Engineer with 3+ years of experience supporting PLC-based automation and robotic systems, industrial electrical controls, and automated manufacturing equipment in production environments.

This role is responsible for commissioning, startup-support, and ongoing troubleshooting and testing of automated production equipment. You will work hands-on with Beckhoff Twincat PLC and motion platforms, Cobots such as Universal Robotics, HMI/SCADA systems, and industrial control networks.

This position includes approximately 25% travel to support on-site machine commissioning. The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth with a proven ability to reduce downtime, improve equipment reliability, and optimize production processes through effective root cause analysis and control system enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Commission Beckhoff Twincat automation systems, includingprogramming, panel wiring verification, I/O checkout, and loop checks.
• Provide startup support for new equipment installations, coordinating with vendors, integrators, and internal engineering/operations teams.
• Troubleshoot and support startup of existing production machines, diagnosing control and mechanical/electrical faults to restore equipment to running condition.
• Troubleshoot ladder logic, structured text, other IEC61131-3 programming structures
• Diagnoseandresolveelectricalcontrolissuesincludingmotorcontrols,VFDs,ServoMotion,remoteI/O,safetycircuits,E-stops,andinterlocks.
• Configure and support HMI/SCADA systems for operator visibility and control
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Ethercat, Profibus, DeviceNet, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC-UA).
• Interpret and maintain electrical schematics, blueprints, BOMs, loop drawings, control layouts, and documentation using SkyCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or EPLAN P8.
• Conduct root cause analysis on equipment breakdowns and alarms, driving downtime reduction and reliability improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to support production schedules and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards, including safety systems, SIL requirements, OSHA regulations, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Travelapproximately25%ofthetimetocustomerorfacilitysitestosupporton-sitecommissioning,startup,andtroubleshootingofmachines.
• Maintain SOP compliance and support development of standardized commissioning and troubleshooting procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting Beckhoff Twincat automation systems, industrial electrical controls, and automated manufacturing equipment in a production environment.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Controls/Automation Technology, or related field (equivalent hands-on experience will be considered in lieu of a degree).
• Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs, Universal Robotics Cobots, and HMIs.
• Proficiencyinladderlogic,structuredtext,FBD,orSFCprogramminglanguages,withstrongI/Odiagnosticsskills.
• ExperiencewithHMI/SCADAplatformssuchasBlazor
• Working knowledge of industrial networking protocols: EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, Profibus, DeviceNet, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC-UA.
• Abilitytoreadandinterpretelectricalschematics,withproficiencyinSkyCADorAutoCADpreferred
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and support startup of existing production machines, diagnosing and resolving faults to restore equipment to running condition.
• Demonstrated experience with field commissioning, loop checks, and equipment start-up support.
• Strongunderstandingofindustrialsafetystandards,includingLOTOproceduresandsafetycircuitdesign(E-stops,interlocks,safetyrelays).
• Effectivecommunicatorabletocollaborateacrossoperations,maintenance,andengineeringfunctions.
• Experience with Structured Text based PLC systems
• ExperiencewithsafetyPLCsandSIL-ratedsafetysystems.
• Experiencesupportingmulti-vendorautomensenvironmentsinafast-pacedmanufacturing setting.

Work Environment

Thispositionworksprimarilyontheproductionfloorinanindustrialmanufacturingenvironment,withexposuretomovingmachinery,electricalpanels,andstandardplantconditions.Theemployeemustbeabletosafelyenterproductionareas,workaroundenergizedequipmentfollowingLOTOprocedures,anduserequiredpersonalprotectiveequipment.

This role requires approximately 25% travel, primarily for on-site commissioning of machines at customer or facility locations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions. This description is not an exhaustive list of duties; compensation range and shift schedule should be confirmed prior to publication.