Lead PLC Controls Engineer — New Equipment & Automation

TalentBridge; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBridge is partnering with a well-established, multi-site manufacturing organization to hire an Electrical Controls Engineer. The role focuses on leading automation projects and bringing new production lines online.

You will develop PLC logic from scratch, work with Siemens and Allen-Bradley platforms, and collaborate with maintenance, operations and engineering to improve plant performance in Carrollton, GA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred).
• 3–5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a controls focus.
• PLC programming from ground up; experience with Siemens preferred; Allen-Bradley acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support automation and controls projects, including new equipment installations and system upgrades.
• Develop and program PLC logic from scratch, not just troubleshooting or minor edits.
• Work with legacy and newer control systems, standardizing platforms.
• Collaborate with OEMs to integrate new machinery into existing operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues while driving long-term improvements.
• Support commissioning, startup, and optimization of new production lines.
• Partner with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to ensure equipment performance.

Skills

PLC programming

Siemens controls

Allen-Bradley

Automation systems

Troubleshooting

Project ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)

Tools

Siemens S7

Rockwell Automation

Job description

TalentBridge is partnering with a well-established, multi-site manufacturing organization to hire an Electrical Controls Engineer. The role focuses on leading automation projects and bringing new production lines online.

You will develop PLC logic from scratch, work with Siemens and Allen-Bradley platforms, and collaborate with maintenance, operations and engineering to improve plant performance in Carrollton, GA.