Senior Industrial Controls Engineer – PLC/HMI Specialist

Swisslog; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Swisslog is looking for an experienced controls engineer in Atlanta, GA. This role involves providing remote and onsite support for complex automation systems, overseeing multiple controls projects, and leading on-site project teams. Candidates should have a BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, extensive experience with PLC programming, and a strong background in controls engineering. Join Swisslog and be part of a global team driving the future of intralogistics.

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years of industrial experience with Swisslog programming platforms.
• Ability to create controls designs from scratch and debug complex PLC code.
• Travel as required to support projects, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote and onsite support for complex automation systems.
• Oversee development of multiple controls projects simultaneously.
• Lead on-site project teams during installations.

Skills

PLC programming languages (ladder, FBD, STL, SCL)

Siemens Step 7 Classic and TIA Portal

Project management

Electrical/controls engineering

Mentoring junior members

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Siemens programming certifications

EPLAN or AutoCAD-E

Industrial Ethernet and modern field buses

Job description

Swisslog is looking for an experienced controls engineer in Atlanta, GA. This role involves providing remote and onsite support for complex automation systems, overseeing multiple controls projects, and leading on-site project teams. Candidates should have a BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, extensive experience with PLC programming, and a strong background in controls engineering. Join Swisslog and be part of a global team driving the future of intralogistics.