Lead Controls Engineer – Siemens TIA & AB PLCs

Helion; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Helion is seeking an experienced Senior Controls Engineer in Georgia to lead automation initiatives across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will own projects from concept through commissioning, driving reliability and efficiency while mentoring peers.

The role requires strong Siemens TIA Portal and Allen Bradley PLC programming expertise, plus a track record in designing electrical control panels and field wiring for production equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of controls engineering in manufacturing.
• Expert-level Siemens TIA Portal proficiency.
• Experience developing PLC/HMI apps from ground up, not just troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize Siemens/Allen Bradley PLCs and HMI systems.
• Design and modify electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Lead machine upgrades, automation improvements, and commissioning.
• Diagnose control issues and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Design electrical panels and field wiring from concept through implementation.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Integrate motors, drives, sensors, and industrial networks into control systems.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and leadership to improve uptime and quality.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Siemens TIA Portal

Allen Bradley PLC programming

PLC & HMI development

Electrical schematics

Industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profi

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Helion is seeking an experienced Senior Controls Engineer in Georgia to lead automation initiatives across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will own projects from concept through commissioning, driving reliability and efficiency while mentoring peers.

The role requires strong Siemens TIA Portal and Allen Bradley PLC programming expertise, plus a track record in designing electrical control panels and field wiring for production equipment.