Senior Controls Engineer – PLC & Automation Expert

Aspire Talent Solutions

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 369,000 - 451,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance
Bonus potential

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a Controls Engineer for its southwest suburban Atlanta manufacturing facility. The role focuses on troubleshooting, programming, and integrating equipment in a high mix manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on safety, uptime, and efficiency.

Responsibilities include electrical troubleshooting, PLC/HMI programming, and leading projects from initiation through completion.

Qualifications

  • Four years of technical education or degree, or two years with related work experience.
  • Prefer at least 5 years as a controls engineer; will consider 2+ years with strong credentials.
  • Experience in Allen Bradley PLC environments and machine controls is required.
  • Ability to lead projects and coordinate internal/external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot electrical/control systems on production equipment from 24V to 480V.
  • Program, modify, and commission PLC/HMI logic to improve safety and efficiency.
  • Lead projects and coordinate activities with maintenance, engineering, and vendors.
  • Prepare technical reports, FATs, and ensure regulatory compliance and safety.
  • Design improvements to electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic circuits.
  • Document changes and maintain accurate control-system documentation.

Skills

Electrical knowledge
PLC programming
Robotic systems
Schematic reading
Diagnostics and troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree or technical equivalent
4+ years controls engineering experience

Tools

RSLogix500
Studio 5000
CCW
AutoCAD/EPLAN

Job description

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a Controls Engineer for its southwest suburban Atlanta manufacturing facility. The role focuses on troubleshooting, programming, and integrating equipment in a high mix manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on safety, uptime, and efficiency.

Responsibilities include electrical troubleshooting, PLC/HMI programming, and leading projects from initiation through completion.

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