Senior Control Engineer

John Charles Limited; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

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

Position Overview Senior Automation & Controls Engineer – Alpharetta, GA. We are seeking a Senior 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. Key Responsibilities

• Leverage Beckhoff & C# experience or Siemens expertise to develop custom control systems.
• Lead the creation and implementation of control systems to meet unique client requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on automation projects ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
• Mentor junior engineers and facilitate knowledge sharing across the team.
• Collaborate directly with clients to transform operational needs into technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain electrical and control systems under high-pressure conditions.
• Drive process innovation, standardization, and adoption of best practices.
• Travel domestically and internationally as project requirements dictate (~20%). Required 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. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience programming industrial robots and integrating machine vision systems.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and project management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in office and engineering software applications along with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Benefits & Perks

Compensation

Up to $125,000 per annum.

• 401K: With up to 5% negotiable match to secure your future.
• Health

Benefits

Family Health Insurance, Dental, Vision & premium healthcare benefits at ZERO cost premium.