Industrial Controls Engineer — PLC Automation & Safety

C&D Technologies; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

C&D Technologies is seeking a Controls Engineer in a hands-on manufacturing setting to own PLC programming and troubleshooting, collaborate with process engineers, and deliver automated control solutions. The role emphasizes safety compliance and effective project execution.

Responsibilities include designing, coding, testing, and documenting electrical systems, while coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to meet schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field).
• 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient with MS Office, Allen Bradley RSLogix 500 and 5000, Factory Talk View Studio and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of safety systems.
• Strong fundamental knowledge of control and electrical system design for automated industrial designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical and controls system design solutions based on engineering principles and presentation to customers.
• Ensure all safety objectives and legal requirements are observed for all work completed.
• Analyze project requirements and perform technical calculations supporting design including electrical requirements, robotic safety standards, and motor controls.
• Create and finalize designs to meet project requirements.
• Create accurate Bills of Materials.
• Define equipment and parts from external suppliers.
• Oversee project workflow and support resources to ensure timely delivery within budget.
• Electrical and software design of customized solutions including manufacturing automation and safety systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures including pneumatics, servos, VFDs, relays, networks, touchscreens, and PLCs.
• Create documentation such as user manuals, diagrams, and electrical drawings.
• Maintain records per quality standards.
• Modify process instructions following document control.
• Apply process improvements under NSP, ECR, ECN.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Allen Bradley RSLogix 500/5000

FactoryTalk View Studio

AutoCAD

Job description

C&D Technologies is seeking a Controls Engineer in a hands-on manufacturing setting to own PLC programming and troubleshooting, collaborate with process engineers, and deliver automated control solutions. The role emphasizes safety compliance and effective project execution.

Responsibilities include designing, coding, testing, and documenting electrical systems, while coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to meet schedules and budgets.