Senior Controls Engineer (Siemens and Rockwell Allen Bradley)

IPTE; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

A global automation solutions provider is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer based in Alpharetta, GA, to lead technical projects and mentor junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in the automation industry and strong knowledge of Siemens and Rockwell Allen Bradley systems. The role requires proficiency in electrical design, effective communication, and the ability to work under pressure. The company offers competitive compensation and benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the automation industry.
• Experience with Siemens and Rockwell Allen Bradley required.
• Experience programming industrial robots preferred.
• HMI experience with Rockwell/Siemens/Omron; Cognex/Keyence vision appreciated.
• Experience with safety PLCs and fail‑safe electrical designs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in control system design and development.
• Lead projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes.
• Collaborate with clients to meet project scope, budget, and deadlines.
• Travel up to ~20% (national and international) as required.

Skills

Electrical design interpretation

Microsoft business software proficiency

High-pressure environment performance

Written and oral communication

Team collaboration

Technical issue resolution

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering/electro-mechanics

Tools

PLC & SPLC platforms

HMI systems (Rockwell, Siemens)

Machine vision applications (Cognex, Keyence)

Safety PLCs

Safety PLCs

Job description

Senior Controls Engineer (Siemens and Rockwell Allen Bradley)

We are seeking an experienced senior controls engineer to provide technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, and implementation of automation and control systems.
Development and implementation of machine control packages, specific to the customers, and projects requirements. Lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the innovation and continuous improvement of engineering processes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Competence

Senior Controls Engineer demonstrates strong organizational skills, a results-driven approach, responsiveness, and adept coordination abilities. They should possess proficiency in utilizing both basic and advanced technology tools and software. Additionally, they should exhibit competence derived from suitable education, training, or experience for achieving comprehensive performance objectives.

• Practical knowledge of electrical design, including the ability to read, interpret and troubleshoot schematics and electrical designs (NFPA and ISO)
• Proficient and fluent in PC-based Microsoft business software
• Proficient in collaborating with clients while adhering to project limitations and meeting deadlines
• Capable of performing effectively in high-pressure environments
• Good written and oral communication skills with team members and with customers
• Skilled in collaborating within team settings and autonomously addressing complex technical issues
• Ability to travel (National and International) ~20%

Qualifications/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering/electro‑mechanics or similar.
• Ten or more (10+) years of experience with common PLC & SPLC platforms working with production equipment in the automation industry
• Experience with Siemens and Rockwell Allen Bradley Required
• Experience with HMIs – Rockwell, Siemens, Omron, Beckhoff preferred
• Experience with programming and teaching industrial robots is preferred
• Experience with machine vision applications - Cognex, Keyence, etc., preferred
• Experience with safety PLCs, safety devices and fail‑safe electrical designs

Location

This position is based in Alpharetta, GA, USA, with travel throughout the North American region as required.

Salary and Benefits

Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits, including healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off, will be discussed during the interview process.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and a cover letter highlighting their relevant skills and experience to [e-mail] . We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

IPTE, LLC a subsidiary of IPTE Factory Automation N.V. is a worldwide supplier of automation solutions for the electronics, consumer goods, telecommunications, new energy, automotive and e-mobility industries. IPTE develops high quality turn‑key custom automation equipment for the industries we serve as well as automation systems for the manufacturing, testing and handling of components in the printed circuit board industry. The company has been serving customers for more than 30 years with 900+ employees working in Europe, the Americas and Asia. IPTE has engineering and production locations in 14 countries which uniquely positions the company to serve our customers worldwide

IPTE, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. At IPTE, LLC we are committed to attracting and retaining a qualified and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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