Onsite Lead Automation Controls Engineer

Cerrowire; Hartselle (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerro Wire LLC in Alabama is seeking an experienced electrical controls engineer to design and integrate automation systems for our manufacturing processes. You will work on control panels, PLCs, robot interfaces, and machine commissioning with direct customer interaction.

The role requires hands-on attention to safety standards, strong communication, and the ability to lead installation and start-up activities across shifts, while ensuring project scope and timelines are met.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Electrical design of automation systems including power distribution, I/O, and panel layouts; PLC and robot programming.

Skills

Engineering experience

Robot programming

Vision programming

PLC programming

Networking protocols

HMI configuration

VFD drives

Project leadership

Safety standards

Customer interface

Communication skills

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley RSLogix

Siemens Step 5/7

GE Machine Edition

Mitsubishi

DeviceNet

Profibus/ProfiNet

Ethernet/IP

HMI wiring

VFD drives

Cognex Vision

Job description

Cerro Wire LLC in Alabama is seeking an experienced electrical controls engineer to design and integrate automation systems for our manufacturing processes. You will work on control panels, PLCs, robot interfaces, and machine commissioning with direct customer interaction.

The role requires hands-on attention to safety standards, strong communication, and the ability to lead installation and start-up activities across shifts, while ensuring project scope and timelines are met.