On-the-Floor Siemens TIA Portal Controls Engineer

Ms Companies, LLC; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% annual bonus

Relocation assistance up to $10,000

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

MS Companies is seeking an experienced Siemens TIA Portal Controls and Automation Electrical Engineer to serve as the primary controls resource for a high-volume manufacturing operation in Florence, AL. You will troubleshoot, program Siemens PLCs, commission systems, and implement controls improvements on a 24/7 industrial line.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 3+ years in controls and automation in manufacturing, and direct Siemens TIA Portal PLC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on controls and automation experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Direct Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming experience required.
• Experience writing, modifying, debugging, and troubleshooting Siemens PLC programs.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment, HMIs, and industrial control systems.
• Ability to independently diagnose controls-related equipment failures and modify PLC logic to restore production.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the plant's primary Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming and controls expert.
• Develop, modify, debug, and troubleshoot Siemens PLC programs.
• Troubleshoot Siemens PLCs, HMIs, and automated control systems to minimize production downtime.
• Diagnose controls-related equipment failures and implement corrective programming solutions.
• Commission new and modified automation and manufacturing equipment.
• Lead controls and automation continuous-improvement projects.
• Manage controls projects from troubleshooting and design through implementation and commissioning.
• Maintain electrical schematics, controls documentation, and automation system records.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, productivity, safety, and process efficiency.
• Support electrical and controls upgrades to manufacturing equipment and production processes.
• Provide technical controls and automation guidance to plant leadership and maintenance personnel.

Job description

MS Companies is seeking an experienced Siemens TIA Portal Controls and Automation Electrical Engineer to serve as the primary controls resource for a high-volume manufacturing operation in Florence, AL. You will troubleshoot, program Siemens PLCs, commission systems, and implement controls improvements on a 24/7 industrial line.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 3+ years in controls and automation in manufacturing, and direct Siemens TIA Portal PLC