Electrical Engineer

EIS; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

EIS in North America seeks a hands-on Process Control Engineer to enhance efficiency and reliability of manufacturing processes. You will troubleshoot electrical control systems, program PLC-based automation, and modernize machine controls across multiple facilities.

Working with engineering, production and maintenance teams, you will reduce downtime, improve productivity, and drive safety and quality improvements. Travel to EIS sites will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of eight years of experience in electrical engineering, industrial automation, or manufacturing controls.
• Hands-on experience programming, wiring, troubleshooting, and modifying industrial electrical control systems.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, machine automation, electrical schematics, motor controls, sensors, and industrial control systems.
• Ability to travel to other EIS locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, install, and troubleshoot PLC-based and computer-based control systems.
• Provide hands-on electrical and controls support to maintenance and production to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Identify and implement improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and operating costs.
• Lead controls upgrades, automation projects, equipment commissioning, and startup.
• Coordinate with suppliers, equipment manufacturers, contractors, and outside engineering resources as needed.
• Maintain control-system backups, documentation, and recovery procedures.
• Work with IT to ensure secure and reliable manufacturing equipment networks.
• Develop and implement inspection systems using machine vision, sensors, and other automation technologies.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, production, and plant leadership to implement improvements across EIS facilities.

Skills

Electrical engineering

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Automation design

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

MES

Machine vision

Job description

The hands-on Process Control Engineer is responsible for improving the efficiency, reliability,

and performance of manufacturing processes and equipment throughout EIS's North

American operations. This role focuses on troubleshooting electrical control systems,

programming, implementing PLC-based automation, modernizing existing machine controls,

and developing standardized control solutions across multiple facilities.

Working directly with engineering, production and maintenance teams, the engineer will

identify equipment issues, implement practical improvements, reduce downtime, and improve

productivity, quality, and safety. The position requires a strong combination of electrical

engineering knowledge, practical troubleshooting skills, and experience designing,

programming, and implementing industrial control systems.

Essential Functions:

• Design, program, install, and troubleshoot PLC-based and computer-based control systems.
• Provide hands-on electrical and controls support to maintenance and production to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Identify and implement improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and operating costs.
• Lead controls upgrades, automation projects, equipment commissioning, and startup.
• Coordinate with suppliers, equipment manufacturers, contractors, and outside engineering resources as needed.
• Maintain control-system backups, documentation, and recovery procedures.
• Work with IT to ensure secure and reliable manufacturing equipment networks.
• Develop and implement inspection systems using machine vision, sensors, and other automation technologies.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, production, and plant leadership to implement improvements across EIS facilities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce operating costs through equipment optimization, automation, and process improvements.
• Lead and support manufacturing digital transformation initiatives, including AI applications, SCADA, MES, and connected manufacturing systems.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts using root-cause analysis and proven problem-solving methods.
• Support capital equipment projects, new installations, and modernization of existing manufacturing systems.
• Provide controls engineering support to EIS facilities across North America, including travel as required.
• Maintain technical documentation, control-system standards, and best practices to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, and consistency across EIS facilities.

Qualifications to Meet Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of eight years of experience in electrical engineering, industrial automation, or manufacturing controls within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience programming, wiring, troubleshooting, and modifying industrial electrical control systems.
• Strong working knowledge of PLCs, machine automation, electrical schematics, motor controls, sensors, and industrial control systems.
• Proven ability to diagnose equipment problems, identify root causes, and implement practical, reliable solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with production personnel, maintenance technicians, suppliers, and management.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results with.
• Strong people skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across departments and facilities.
• Willingness and ability to travel to other EIS locations as required to support manufacturing operations and engineering projects.

Location:

Based in Kennesaw, Georgia, with travel to other EIS facilities across North America as