PLC Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Rauch Associates, Inc.; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded pension

401(k) with 5% match

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA

Company-paid disability and life

10+ paid vacation days and holidays

EAP

Job summary

Rauch Associates, Inc. is seeking a PLC Controls Engineer for our Northeast Mississippi plant. The role focuses on improving electrical, robotic and PLC automation across machining lines, with hands-on troubleshooting and leadership during emergencies.

You will manage capital projects with outside suppliers, ensuring on-time delivery and budget compliance. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of automation experience in manufacturing and deep Siemens PLC/TIA Portal expertise, plus familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 7+ years automation experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Extensive Siemens PLC and TIA Portal experience.

Responsibilities

• Improve and modify existing electrical, robotic and PLC automation on machining lines.
• Troubleshoot hard problems and lead emergency repairs when a line stops.
• Run capital projects with outside suppliers, on schedule and on budget.
• Keep records and documentation to ISO standards; support Six Sigma projects.
• Mentor technicians and engineers.

Skills

7+ years automation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

TIA Portal

Profibus

Profisafe

Safety Integrated

ASI-Bus

FANUC robots

Cognex vision

Atlas Copco tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Big-plant engineering, small-town cost of living.

A global manufacturer with a large machining and assembly plant in Northeast Mississippi is hiring a PLC Controls Engineer. Base pay is in line with the big metros, and your money goes a lot further here: a real house on an engineer's salary, and a short commute.

• Improve and modify existing electrical, robotic and PLC automation on machining lines
• Troubleshoot hard problems and lead emergency repairs when a line stops
• Run capital projects with outside suppliers, on schedule and on budget
• Keep records and documentation to ISO standards; support Six Sigma projects
• Mentor technicians and engineers

Your background:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (required)
• 7+ years of automation experience, manufacturing preferred
• Extensive Siemens PLC and TIA Portal experience
• Profibus, Profisafe, Safety Integrated and ASI-Bus
• FANUC robots and vision, Cognex vision and Atlas Copco tools (strongly preferred)
• Knowledge of electrical codes; mechanical and safety codes a plus
• AutoCAD and Microsoft Office

Benefits worth reading twice:

• Fully funded pension plan (yes, still), plus a 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Relocation assistance from the Southaven area
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA and EAP
• Company-paid short and long-term disability and life insurance
• 10+ paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays and sick time

Work authorization: TN and H-1B sponsorship considered for qualified candidates.

On-site in Northeast Mississippi.