Electrical Control Engineer — PLC/Mitsubishi & Motion Automation

Talently

Cartersville (GA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

32 hours ago

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Job summary

Talently is seeking an Electrical Control Engineer to join our on-site team in Cartersville, GA. You will design, install and maintain control systems for manufacturing machinery, with emphasis on Mitsubishi PLCs and motion controllers.

You will collaborate with maintenance and production teams and coordinate with vendors to deliver reliable electromechanical solutions. You will lead projects from concept to implementation, perform calibration and validation testing, and apply engineering

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) and a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical systems to the component level.
Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills, with experience on Mitsubishi PLCs and motion controllers.
Experience with servo systems and the ability to read, interpret, troubleshoot, and modify complex PLC and servo programs.
Demonstrated capability to design or modify electrical controls and systems to improve reliability and productivity.
Experience performing calibration, equipment testing, and validation of electrical systems.
Strong project management, communication, and vendor coordination skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally.

Responsibilities

Design, test, install, and maintain large-scale electrical and control systems for manufacturing machinery.
Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLC and servo control programs with emphasis on motion controllers.
Develop and modify electrical controls and systems to improve reliability and production efficiency.
Coordinate with vendors, contractors, maintenance, and engineering teams to specify, procure, and install equipment and parts.
Lead and manage project activities from concept through fabrication, testing, and implementation.
Perform diagnostics and repairs to the component level, including calibration of electrical systems and validation testing.
Evaluate installations, recommend design modifications, and apply engineering analyses and statistical methods to ensure equipment meets manufacturing requirements.