Controls Engineer - Automation & PLCs Expert

TRC Talent Solutions; Acworth (GA); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

TRC Talent Solutions partners with a global Tier 1 automotive supplier to hire a Controls Engineer for highly automated assembly operations. You will troubleshoot PLC/HMI systems, support robotics and vision systems, and diagnose equipment issues to minimize downtime while driving continuous improvement across controls projects.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, hands-on automation experience, and collaboration with maintenance, manufacturing, and engineering teams to enhance system

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience with automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs.
• Ability to read ladder logic and support controls systems.
• Experience with industrial robotics, servo drives, VFDs and networking.
• Knowledge of Ethernet/IP or Profinet.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Troubleshoot, modify, and support PLC and HMI systems used in automated assembly operations.
• Support industrial robotics, vision systems, and automated production equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, pneumatic, sensor, and controls-related issues to minimize downtime.
• Integrate and maintain error-proofing systems, torque tools, and quality validation equipment.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring equipment failures.
• Partner with maintenance, manufacturing, and engineering teams to improve system performance and reliability.
• Support automation upgrades, controls projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Optimize cycle times, equipment performance, and production efficiency.
• Train and support maintenance technicians on controls and automation systems.

Kenntnisse

Troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

HMI systems

Robotics

Electrical troubleshooting

Networking protocols

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Servo drives

VFDs

Ethernet/IP

Profinet

Cognex vision

Keyence vision

Jobbeschreibung

TRC Talent Solutions partners with a global Tier 1 automotive supplier to hire a Controls Engineer for highly automated assembly operations. You will troubleshoot PLC/HMI systems, support robotics and vision systems, and diagnose equipment issues to minimize downtime while driving continuous improvement across controls projects.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, hands-on automation experience, and collaboration with maintenance, manufacturing, and engineering teams to enhance system