Electrical Controls Engineer — Siemens PLC Expert

Ms Companies, LLC; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 5%

Relocation assistance

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

Ms Companies, LLC in Greater Atlanta is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer – Controls & Automation to lead on-site controls for a high-volume copper rod mill. This hands-on role focuses on Siemens PLCs, automation systems, and continuous improvement on the plant floor.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing controls, and direct Siemens TIA Portal experience, working 70%+ on the floor in a hot industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on controls and automation engineering experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Hands-on Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming experience is required.
• Experience writing, modifying, debugging, and troubleshooting Siemens PLC programs.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with industrial automation, PLCs, HMIs, and electrical control systems.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot downtime and modify PLC logic to restore production.
• Ability to work independently as the primary/sole controls and automation resource.
• Willingness and ability to spend 70%+ of the workday on the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to work effectively in a hot, heavy industrial/foundry environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming and controls expert.
• Develop, modify, debug, and troubleshoot Siemens PLC programs.
• Troubleshoot Siemens PLC, HMI, and automated control systems to minimize production downtime.
• Diagnose controls-related equipment failures and implement corrective programming solutions.
• Commission new and modified automation and manufacturing equipment.
• Partner directly with maintenance technicians and operators to resolve equipment issues.
• Lead controls and automation continuous-improvement projects.
• Manage controls projects from initial troubleshooting and design through implementation and commissioning.
• Support the reactivation and integration of Fanuc robotic equipment.
• Maintain electrical schematics, controls documentation, and automation system records.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, productivity, safety, and process efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and controls expertise to plant leadership and maintenance personnel.

Skills

Siemens PLC programming

TIA Portal

Troubleshooting downtime

On-site controls lead

Industrial automation

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Fanuc robotics

SAP ERP

Job description

Ms Companies, LLC in Greater Atlanta is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer – Controls & Automation to lead on-site controls for a high-volume copper rod mill. This hands-on role focuses on Siemens PLCs, automation systems, and continuous improvement on the plant floor.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing controls, and direct Siemens TIA Portal experience, working 70%+ on the floor in a hot industrial environment.