Controls Engineer – PLC Automation with Relocation Help

Management Performance Associates; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 369,000 - 451,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Management Performance Associates in the Atlanta area is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer to join our manufacturing facility team. You will troubleshoot, program, and integrate equipment and automation systems in a high‑volume, Allen‑Bradley PLC environment.

Core duties include electrical troubleshooting from 24V to 480V, PLC/HMI programming, and leading projects from initiation through FAT and commissioning while maintaining safety and uptime across stamping, die casting, plating, and

Qualifications

• Four years of technical education or degree, or two years of technical education in conjunction with related work experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prefer at least 5 years as a controls engineer, but will consider at least 2 years as a controls engineer.
• Experience in Allen Bradley PLC environment and industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective working relationships with related departments to support operations and continuous improvement.
• Electrical troubleshooting on production equipment from 24V to 480V circuits.
• Provide controls engineering expertise for projects including design, PLC/HMI programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Lead projects by coordinating activities with internal departments and external partners.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation for controls activities and FAT.
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations and internal EHS standards.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Robotic systems knowledge

Electrical schematics reading

AutoCAD/EPLAN familiarity

Project coordination

Education

Four years of technical education or degree; or two years of technical education with related work experience

Tools

RSLogix500

Studio 5000

CCW

AutoCAD

EPLAN

GC Configurator

Job description

Management Performance Associates in the Atlanta area is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer to join our manufacturing facility team. You will troubleshoot, program, and integrate equipment and automation systems in a high‑volume, Allen‑Bradley PLC environment.

Core duties include electrical troubleshooting from 24V to 480V, PLC/HMI programming, and leading projects from initiation through FAT and commissioning while maintaining safety and uptime across stamping, die casting, plating, and