Electrical Controls Engineer — Siemens TIA Portal (On-Site)

Ms Companies, LLC

Carrollton (GA)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 110,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Relocation assistance

401(k) match

Medical / dental / vision

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

Ms Companies, LLC in Greater Atlanta is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer – Controls & Automation to serve as the primary on-site controls resource for a high-volume copper rod mill. You will spend 70%+ of your time on the plant floor troubleshooting equipment, programming Siemens PLCs, commissioning systems, and leading controls improvement projects.

The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, at least 3 years of hands‑on controls/automation experience in

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.
Demonstrated 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 equipment 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 the plant’s primary 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.