Lead Automation Controls Engineer (PLC/Siemens)

Gables Search Group

Columbus (MS)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

30 hours ago

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Job summary

Gables Search Group is seeking a Lead Automation Controls Engineer in Columbus, MS to guide controls projects and resolve complex equipment issues. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for project delivery and technical mentoring.

You will lead electrical controls and PLC automation from planning through commissioning, improve reliability, uptime, and safety, and collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, IT, and plant leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
7+ years in manufacturing automation.
Strong Siemens PLC programming and TIA Portal skills.
Experience reading electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic schematics and risk assessments.
Record of leading equipment projects and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical controls and PLC automation projects from equipment planning through commissioning.
Improve production equipment reliability, uptime, efficiency, and safety.
Troubleshoot difficult controls issues and mentor engineers and technical team members.
Manage suppliers, schedules, equipment installations, and competing project priorities.
Partner with production, maintenance, engineering, IT, and plant leadership on improvements.