On-Site Lead Controls Engineer - PLC & Automation

IPG; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Healthcare benefits

401(k)

On-site parking

Job summary

IPG is seeking an on-site Controls Engineer at our Blythewood, SC facility to lead PLC programming, automation, and electrical troubleshooting. You will own the site’s control systems, work with Allen‑Bradley and Siemens platforms, and drive safety, uptime, and efficiency improvements.

Requirements include a BS in Electrical/Controls engineering or related field, 3+ years in manufacturing controls, and experience with VFDs, servo drives, and HMI/SCADA tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/controls-related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of controls/automation in manufacturing.
• Experience programming/troubleshooting Allen‑Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs.
• Experience with VFDs, servo drives, motor starters, relays, and industrial control equipment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as site’s primary Controls Engineer and owner for PLCs, HMIs, networks, and automation systems.
• Maintain and optimize Allen‑Bradley/Siemens PLC programs to support safe operations.
• Lead troubleshooting and corrective actions to improve uptime and performance.
• Program, commission, and troubleshoot VFDs, servo systems, motors, relays, and panels.
• Develop PLC backups, wiring diagrams, narratives, and network documentation.
• Support automation and capital projects from concept to implementation.

Skills

Controls engineering

PLC programming

Allen-Bradley

Siemens PLCs

VFDs & servo drives

Electrical schematics

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Related engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

FactoryTalk

Ignition

Siemens WinCC

Job description

IPG is seeking an on-site Controls Engineer at our Blythewood, SC facility to lead PLC programming, automation, and electrical troubleshooting. You will own the site’s control systems, work with Allen‑Bradley and Siemens platforms, and drive safety, uptime, and efficiency improvements.

Requirements include a BS in Electrical/Controls engineering or related field, 3+ years in manufacturing controls, and experience with VFDs, servo drives, and HMI/SCADA tools.