Controls Engineer — PLC & Automation for Rubber Plants

HEXPOL; Tallapoosa (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401k match

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

HEXPOL Compounding Americas is seeking a Corporate Controls Engineer to provide hands-on automation and controls support across U.S. rubber mixing facilities. You will troubleshoot, integrate equipment, and lead automation projects to improve process reliability.

The role requires 3–5 years in controls engineering, familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLCs and Ignition, and the ability to travel up to 30% (potential international travel).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred; experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• 3-5 years of experience in Controls Engineering required.
• 3-5 years in manufacturing, rubber/chemical/plastics preferred.
• Experience with Ignition data analysis, reporting and alarm configurations.
• Electrical troubleshooting abilities 480V and below.
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLCs, Structured text, Ethernet IP/Remote IO, basic IT networking.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills: MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC programs on various platforms.
• Integrate production equipment into various supported operations systems.
• Program and control VFDs via PLC controls and/or locally as needed.
• Develop electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Develop, build and troubleshoot panels.
• Support locations remotely on an on-call basis.
• Assist with project management to support Project Engineers.
• Travel up to 30%; may include international travel.

Skills

Ignition platform

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Structured text

Ethernet IP/Remote IO

Lean manufacturing

Electrical troubleshooting

MS Office

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Project execution

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Controls Engineering or related field

Tools

Ignition

PLC programming tools

Job description

HEXPOL Compounding Americas is seeking a Corporate Controls Engineer to provide hands-on automation and controls support across U.S. rubber mixing facilities. You will troubleshoot, integrate equipment, and lead automation projects to improve process reliability.

The role requires 3–5 years in controls engineering, familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLCs and Ignition, and the ability to travel up to 30% (potential international travel).