Senior Controls Engineer

Helion; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Helion is seeking an experienced Senior Controls Engineer in Georgia to lead automation initiatives across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will own projects from concept through commissioning, driving reliability and efficiency while mentoring peers.

The role requires strong Siemens TIA Portal and Allen Bradley PLC programming expertise, plus a track record in designing electrical control panels and field wiring for production equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of controls engineering in manufacturing.
• Expert-level Siemens TIA Portal proficiency.
• Experience developing PLC/HMI apps from ground up, not just troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize Siemens/Allen Bradley PLCs and HMI systems.
• Design and modify electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Lead machine upgrades, automation improvements, and commissioning.
• Diagnose control issues and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Design electrical panels and field wiring from concept through implementation.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Integrate motors, drives, sensors, and industrial networks into control systems.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and leadership to improve uptime and quality.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Siemens TIA Portal

Allen Bradley PLC programming

PLC & HMI development

Electrical schematics

Industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profi

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

We\'re seeking an experienced Senior Controls Engineer with a strong background in Siemens TIA Portal and Allen Bradley PLC programming to lead automation initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on engineering position where you\'ll own projects from concept through commissioning while driving reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement across production.

What You'll Do

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize Siemens and Allen Bradley PLCs and HMI systems.
• Design, develop, and modify electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Lead machine upgrades, automation improvements, and new equipment commissioning.
• Diagnose complex machine control issues and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Design electrical control panels and field wiring systems from concept through implementation.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical or similar CAD software.
• Integrate motors, VFDs, drives, sensors, relays, safety devices, and industrial networks into complete control systems.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, technicians, and leadership to improve uptime, throughput, and product quality.
• Provide technical leadership during automation projects and mentor less experienced engineers and technicians.

What We\'re Looking For

• Bachelor\'s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Expert-level proficiency with Siemens TIA Portal.
• Experience developing PLC and HMI applications from the ground up—not just troubleshooting existing code.
• Strong understanding of industrial controls, AC/DC electrical systems, drives, motors, instrumentation, and field devices.
• Experience with electrical hardware design, control panels, and field wiring.
• Working knowledge of industrial communication networks such as Ethernet/IP and Profinet.
• Proficiency creating and interpreting electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership through project ownership, mentoring, or leading cross-functional initiatives.

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing automation and process improvement.
• Equipment commissioning and startup.
• Continuous improvement or capital project execution.
• Wire and cable manufacturing experience is a plus but not required.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Why This Opportunity?

You\'ll have the opportunity to own automation projects, influence manufacturing performance, and work on challenging control system improvements from design through startup. If you\'re looking for a position where your technical expertise directly impacts production, reliability, and future automation initiatives, we\'d like to speak with you.