Siemens PLC Controls Engineer – Onsite Columbus
IPS Group
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Job summary
IPS Group in Columbus, MS is seeking a Controls Engineer with strong Siemens PLC hands-on experience to support industrial automation, control systems, troubleshooting, and equipment optimization.
The ideal candidate will program, configure, commission, and maintain Siemens-based control systems in a manufacturing environment, collaborating with electrical, mechanical, and maintenance teams and working onsite.
Qualifications
- Hands-on Siemens PLC programming and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Siemens TIA Portal and SIMATIC S7 PLCs.
- Knowledge of industrial automation, electrical controls, and manufacturing equipment.
- Experience with HMI configuration, control logic, and equipment commissioning.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop, program, modify, and troubleshoot Siemens PLC control systems.
- Configure and support Siemens automation platforms, including SIMATIC S7 PLCs and TIA Portal.
- Develop and maintain PLC logic, HMI applications, and industrial control sequences.
- Troubleshoot electrical controls, PLC programs, sensors, actuators, and automation equipment.
- Support installation, commissioning, testing, and startup of automated manufacturing systems.
- Diagnose equipment downtime and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and production performance.
- Interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, maintenance, and manufacturing engineering teams.
- Support integration of PLCs with HMIs, drives, and other industrial automation components.
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Job description
IPS Group in Columbus, MS is seeking a Controls Engineer with strong Siemens PLC hands-on experience to support industrial automation, control systems, troubleshooting, and equipment optimization.
The ideal candidate will program, configure, commission, and maintain Siemens-based control systems in a manufacturing environment, collaborating with electrical, mechanical, and maintenance teams and working onsite.
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