Controls Technician

Geiger; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Geiger is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support manufacturing and maintenance on our wood-processing oriented equipment. The role focuses on applying engineering principles to design options, improve machine reliability, and support plant operations.

The ideal candidate has a degree in electrical engineering or equivalent, 3–5 years of professional engineering experience, and hands-on experience with PLC/drive systems. Join a team committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• Or a two-year technical degree with 5+ years of relevant engineering experience or 10+ years of maintenance electrical experience.
• 3–5 years of professional engineering experience or 1–3 years specialized engineering experience.
• Project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies learned engineering skills to work assignments.
• Solves problems and implements independent solutions.
• Performs engineering and maintenance tasks under supervision.
• Implements electrical control systems and PLC-based hardware.
• Installs and programs VFDs and other components.
• Manages improvement projects for Manufacturing line updates and installations.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Business acumen

Documentation

Reading schematics

PLC/Servo/Drive tech

Electrical testing

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Two-year technical degree + 5+ years experience

10+ years maintenance electrical experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens automation

Fanuc controls

Panasonic

Indramat

Motoman

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Why join us?

Geiger furnishes the modern office with beautiful solutions for private offices, conference rooms, collaborative spaces, and more. Geiger designs play an important role in creating environments where people want to be—spaces that stimulate creative and analytical thinking, strengthen organizational culture, and communicate trust to clients and visitors.

Why join us?

Geiger furnishes the modern office with beautiful solutions for private offices, conference rooms, collaborative spaces, and more. Geiger designs play an important role in creating environments where people want to be—spaces that stimulate creative and analytical thinking, strengthen organizational culture, and communicate trust to clients and visitors.

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Geiger means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Geiger to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under immediate supervision apply standard engineering/maintenance principles, concepts, theories, and techniques to routine assignments in support of business objectives and will be responsible for providing fundamental engineering, maintenance and expertise. Performs primary analyses to develop design options or recommendations for structures, systems and components. May apply originality, ingenuity and knowledge of other disciplines in solving basic technical issues. Emphasis will be placed on team participation, ability to plan, and ability to achieve results on assigned projects.

Essential Functions

• Applies learned engineering skills to work assignments.
• Applies problem solving skills and executes solutions to problems independently.
• Completes engineering and maintenance tasks within oversight of leadership.
• Follows engineering and quality processes.
• Managing improvement projects for Manufacturing line updates and installations.
• Work with maintenance team to help improve and maintain machine reliability.

Performs Additional Responsibilities As Requested To Achieve Business Objectives

• Takes good notes, showing work and assumptions.
• Develop and implement electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery.
• Installs and provides technical support of PLC based hardware and software.
• Install and program VFD’s and other electronic machine components.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field from an accredited program, or a two-year technical degree with 5+ years of relevant engineering experience or 10+ years of maintenance electrical experience.
• 3–5 years of professional engineering experience or 1–3 years of specialized engineering experience in a related field.
• Project management experience preferred and may be required for certain assignments.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to evaluate processes, identify improvement opportunities, and implement effective solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to apply engineering/maintenance principles to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across production, engineering, maintenance and management teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, determine appropriate courses of action, and work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of how engineering/maintenance decisions impact operational and financial results.
• Proficient in standard office software, communication tools, and engineering-related applications.
• Experience documenting technical data for project planning, process improvement, and database management.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, using electrical test equipment.

Technical Experience Preferred

• Machine control hardware such as PLCs, servos, drives, cameras, and robotics systems.
• Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of industrial machinery.
• Familiarity with automation equipment such as Fanuc, Panasonic, Indramat and Motoman.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC/Servo/Drive systems and Siemens automation platforms.
• Manufacturing experience in wood processing environments, including equipment such as Panel Saws, Edgebanders, CNC, Sanders, finishing lines are a plus.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Geiger is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].