Electrical Controls Engineer

S.E.A. Group; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

S.E.A. Group is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer in Buford, GA to implement and troubleshoot electrical control systems, commission PLC/HMI, and optimize control processes.

You will collect data, support equipment start-ups, and coordinate with multiple departments to ensure safe, compliant operations. The role requires hands-on experience with Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi PLCs, AutoCAD drawings, and robotics/motion control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field; or equivalent years of work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing equipment controls engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Supporting US customer manufacturing tool controls.
• Assisting with coordination of new equipment installation and implementation.
• Maintaining and updating manufacturing process tool electrical drawings, ensuring the tracking of equipment changes is documented, and drawings are kept current.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving equipment controls-related issues and recommending controls policy/standard changes, if possible, to prevent future issues with new manufacturing process tools.
• Interfacing with multiple departments within the organization and customer stakeholders to ensure controls policies/standards are understood and being adhered to.
• Maintaining effective communication levels and fostering team building.
• Ensuring adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Maintaining OSHA 10 – General Industry certification and participates in additional safety training as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Skills

Controls engineering

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing processes

AutoCAD

Rockwell Logix PLCs

Rockwell HMI

Siemens PLCs

Mitsubishi PLCs

Motion control

MS Office

SQL Server

Multi-tier architecture

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Rockwell Automation Logix

HMI Software

Siemens PLCs

Mitsubishi PLCs

C#/VB.NET/HTML/XML/SQL development

Job description

Electrical Controls Engineer

Position Summary

Requires taking a role in the implementation and troubleshooting of electrical control systems/designs, PLC/HMI commissioning, performing equipment checks, equipment/system start-ups, data collection, and optimization of control systems.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Education/Experience

• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing equipment controls engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; or equivalent years of work experience

Required Skills/Competencies

• Experience in controls engineering techniques and practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical/electronic control systems.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and safety requirements.
• Experience using AutoDesk AutoCad drafting software to create electrical schematics and panel layouts.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation Logix platform PLC’s, including ladder and function block diagrams.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation Human Machine Interfaces (HMI).
• Knowledge of PLC Siemens and Mitsubishi platforms.
• Knowledge of robotic systems including safety requirements and design/implementation practices.
• Experience with motion controls including stepper motors, servo motors, and AC/DC Drives.
• Understanding of computer hardware/applications and the Microsoft Office family.
• Some Microsoft SQL Server Database configuration experience.
• Experience in at least one multi-tiered architecture using C#, VB.NET, HTML, XML and SQL.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supporting US customer manufacturing tool controls.
• Assisting with coordination of new equipment installation and implementation.
• Maintaining and updating manufacturing process tool electrical drawings, ensuring the tracking of equipment changes is documented, and drawings are kept current.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving equipment controls-related issues and recommending controls policy/standard changes, if possible, to prevent future issues with new manufacturing process tools.
• Interfacing with multiple departments within the organization and customer stakeholders to ensure controls policies/standards are understood and being adhered to.
• Maintaining effective communication levels and fostering team building.
• Ensuring adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Maintaining OSHA 10 – General Industry certification and participates in additional safety training as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to the Senior CS Manager.

Travel

• Up to 70% - Primarily domestic with some international, as needed to support project requirements.

Estimated Salary Range

• $36 - $40/hr, based on location and experience.

Physical Requirements

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis
• Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, clean room garments.)