Senior Automation & Controls Engineer – Lead PLC Systems

John Charles Limited

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 125,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401K with up to 5% match
Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Premium healthcare benefits

Job summary

John Charles Limited in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced automation systems. In this role you will spearhead complex projects, mentor engineers, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across innovative manufacturing and automation solutions.

Responsibilities include leading control system development using Beckhoff or Siemens platforms, collaborating with clients, and ensuring on-time delivery of

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3-5+ years of experience with industrial PLC platforms and automation control systems.
  • Hands-on expertise with major PLC and HMI platforms (e.g., Beckhoff & C# or Siemens).
  • Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical schematics and control designs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced automation systems.
  • Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge within the team.
  • Collaborate with clients to translate operational needs into technical solutions.
  • Troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain electrical and control systems under pressure.
  • Drive process innovation and standardization across projects.

Skills

Leadership
Project management
Troubleshooting
Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Beckhoff
Siemens
C#
HMI platforms

Job description

John Charles Limited in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced automation systems. In this role you will spearhead complex projects, mentor engineers, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across innovative manufacturing and automation solutions.

Responsibilities include leading control system development using Beckhoff or Siemens platforms, collaborating with clients, and ensuring on-time delivery of

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