Hands-On PLC Automation Engineer – Uptime & Efficiency

ITW; Doraville (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW is seeking a hands-on PLC Engineer to join its Atlanta-area manufacturing team. You will design, program, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and control systems to optimize extrusion and downstream equipment, driving uptime and quality improvements.

You will collaborate with production and maintenance across multiple North American facilities, with occasional travel to support capital projects in the Chicagoland area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs and Codesys platforms.
• Experience with HMI and SCADA systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical and control systems.
• Knowledge of sensors, drives, motion control, vision systems, and industrial networks (e.g., EtherNet/IP, Profibus).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Optimize automation and processes across production lines to improve uptime, performance, and product quality
• Partner closely with production and maintenance teams to enhance operational performance
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, and productivity
• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and control systems for extrusion and downstream equipment
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and controls issues to minimize downtime
• Drive and support capital projects, from concept through implementation
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and commissioning across multiple facilities
• Analyze production data to identify trends and implement process improvements
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including schematics and standard operating procedures

Skills

5+ years experience in industrial auto

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Eng./Mechatronics/related

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Codesys

HMI/SCADA systems

EtherNet/IP

Profibus

Job description

ITW is seeking a hands-on PLC Engineer to join its Atlanta-area manufacturing team. You will design, program, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and control systems to optimize extrusion and downstream equipment, driving uptime and quality improvements.

You will collaborate with production and maintenance across multiple North American facilities, with occasional travel to support capital projects in the Chicagoland area.