Controls Engineer: Industrial Automation Lead

Trojan Battery Company; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trojan Battery Company in Lithonia, GA is seeking a Controls Engineer to own PLC programming, troubleshooting, and support across the plant. You will collaborate with Process Engineers on projects, ensuring safety and quality while delivering on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include designing electrical and control systems, creating BOMs and documentation, and interfacing with suppliers. A strong foundation in automation, safety, and control systems is essential for success in this

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related work experience.
• Proficient with MS Office, Allen Bradley RSLogix 500/5000, FactoryTalk View Studio and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of safety systems.
• Strong fundamentals in control/electrical design for automated industrial designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical and controls system design solutions based on engineering principles.
• Ensure safety objectives and legal requirements for all work.
• Analyze project requirements and perform technical calculations for electrical requirements, robotics safety, and motor controls.
• Create and finalize designs to meet project requirements.
• Create accurate Bills of Materials.
• Define equipment and parts from external suppliers.
• Oversee project workflow and support resources to ensure timely delivery, quality, and budget.
• Electrical and software design of customized solutions including manufacturing automation and safety systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures (pneumatics, servos, VFDs, relays, networks, touchscreens, push buttons, PLCs).
• Create documentation (user manuals, diagrams, electrical drawings).
• Maintain records per quality standards.
• Modify/create process instructions following document control.
• Apply process improvements via NSP, ECR, ECN.

Skills

Safety systems

Control and electrical design

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Allen Bradley RSLogix 500/5000

FactoryTalk View Studio

AutoCAD

Job description

Trojan Battery Company in Lithonia, GA is seeking a Controls Engineer to own PLC programming, troubleshooting, and support across the plant. You will collaborate with Process Engineers on projects, ensuring safety and quality while delivering on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include designing electrical and control systems, creating BOMs and documentation, and interfacing with suppliers. A strong foundation in automation, safety, and control systems is essential for success in this