Electrical Controls Engineer

TalentBridge; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBridge is partnering with a well-established, multi-site manufacturing organization to hire an Electrical Controls Engineer. The role focuses on leading automation projects and bringing new production lines online.

You will develop PLC logic from scratch, work with Siemens and Allen-Bradley platforms, and collaborate with maintenance, operations and engineering to improve plant performance in Carrollton, GA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred).
• 3–5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a controls focus.
• PLC programming from ground up; experience with Siemens preferred; Allen-Bradley acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support automation and controls projects, including new equipment installations and system upgrades.
• Develop and program PLC logic from scratch, not just troubleshooting or minor edits.
• Work with legacy and newer control systems, standardizing platforms.
• Collaborate with OEMs to integrate new machinery into existing operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues while driving long-term improvements.
• Support commissioning, startup, and optimization of new production lines.
• Partner with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to ensure equipment performance.

Skills

PLC programming

Siemens controls

Allen-Bradley

Automation systems

Troubleshooting

Project ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)

Tools

Siemens S7

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Electrical Controls Engineer

TalentBridge is partnering with a well-established, multi-site manufacturing organization that is investing heavily in modernizing equipment and expanding production capabilities within one of its core facilities. As part of that growth, the team is looking to add an Electrical Engineer with a strong controls background to support ongoing capital projects and automation initiatives.

This is a project-driven engineering role with meaningful visibility and ownership, ideal for someone who enjoys working on new equipment installations, programming from the ground up, and improving overall plant performance.

You’ll play a key role in bringing new production lines online, working with OEMs, and helping bridge gaps between legacy and newer control systems.

• Lead and support automation and controls projects, including new equipment installations and system upgrades
• Develop and program PLC logic from scratch, not just troubleshooting or minor edits
• Work with a mix of legacy and newer control systems, helping transition and standardize platforms
• Collaborate with OEMs to integrate new machinery into existing operations
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues as needed, while focusing primarily on long-term improvements
• Support commissioning, startup, and optimization of new production lines
• Partner closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to ensure equipment performance and reliability

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred, but other engineering disciplines considered)
• 3-5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a controls focus
• Strong experience with PLC programming from the ground up (critical requirement)
• Experience with Siemens controls strongly preferred; Allen-Bradley experience acceptable with exposure to Siemens
• Hands-on experience with automation systems, production equipment, and troubleshooting in a plant environment
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects with minimal oversight
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving production environment

Additional Details

• Project-focused work. Strong emphasis on new equipment and system improvements vs. reactive maintenance
• Opportunity to work on modernizing a facility with new production lines and upgraded technology
• High visibility within a small engineering team, with direct impact on plant performance
• Supportive leadership that values self-starters who can take ownership and execute
• Clear opportunity to grow as the team continues to expand