Electrical Engineer – Controls & Automation (Siemens TIA Portal PLC)

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

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.

Skills

Siemens TIA Portal

PLC programming

Controls engineering

Automation experience

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Shop-floor presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Fanuc robotics

SAP ERP

PMP

Industrial power distribution

Job description

Pay Rate : $110,000.00

Greater Atlanta, GA - Relocation Available

Salary Range: $100,000–$110,000 + 5% Annual Bonus

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer – Controls & Automation to serve as the primary controls and automation engineer at a high-volume copper rod mill in the Greater Atlanta area.

This is a hands‑on engineering role supporting a 24/7 foundry-style manufacturing operation. The engineer will serve as the primary/sole on‑site controls resource , spending 70%+ of their time on the plant floor troubleshooting production equipment, programming Siemens PLCs, commissioning automation systems, and leading controls improvement projects.

The successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, at least 3 years of hands‑on controls/automation experience in manufacturing, and direct Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming experience.

Required Skills & 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.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Fanuc robotics experience, including troubleshooting, programming, commissioning, or robot reactivation.
• AutoCAD experience with electrical schematics and control panel design.
• Industrial power distribution experience.
• SAP or comparable ERP experience.
• Project management experience or PMP certification.
• Experience commissioning new manufacturing equipment or major controls upgrades.
• Continuous improvement experience involving automation, controls, equipment reliability, or productivity.
• Experience working directly with maintenance technicians and production operators.

Day‑to‑Day 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.

Schedule

Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Flexibility required for occasional extended hours when production or critical equipment issues require engineering support. Minimal travel expected.

• 5% annual bonus
• Relocation assistance up to $10,000
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO
• Parental leave

Potential advancement opportunities include: