Controls Engineer — PLC & Automation Leader

Vogrinc Search Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 369,000 - 451,000; Full time

Job summary

Vogrinc Search Group is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer for its southwest suburban Atlanta facility. You will troubleshoot, program, and integrate electrical and automation systems to improve safety, efficiency and uptime.

The role involves leading projects, collaborating across departments, and guiding PLC/HMI programming in an Allen‑Bradley environment with stamping, die casting, plating, finishing and assembly processes.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting electrical/control-system faults on production equipment.
• Proficient in PLC/HMI programming and control-system design.
• Familiar with safety standards and regulatory compliance in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical/control-system faults on production equipment from 24V to 480V.
• Lead manufacturing projects with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare technical reports, FATs, and project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and internal standards.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Robotics integration

Schematic reading

Industrial protocols

HMI configuration

Analog/digital signals

Robotic controls

Education

Technical education

5+ years controls engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

RSLogix/Studio 5000

Job description

Vogrinc Search Group is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer for its southwest suburban Atlanta facility. You will troubleshoot, program, and integrate electrical and automation systems to improve safety, efficiency and uptime.

The role involves leading projects, collaborating across departments, and guiding PLC/HMI programming in an Allen‑Bradley environment with stamping, die casting, plating, finishing and assembly processes.