Position Title: Electrical Controls System Engineer
Location: Covington, GA
Salary: $80,000–$150,000 (commensurate with experience)
Schedule: Full-time, Onsite (40 hours/week)
Benefits: Competitive benefits package
A well-established global automotive parts manufacturer is seeking an Electrical Controls System Engineer to support manufacturing automation, production equipment, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, improving manufacturing processes, and working on a variety of automation projects in a hands-on production environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, troubleshoot, modify, and improve manufacturing equipment and electrical control systems
- Program, troubleshoot, and support PLCs, HMIs, motion control systems, VFDs, and servo drives
- Diagnose electrical and controls issues to minimize production downtime
- Design and modify control panels, wiring, and electrical circuits
- Lead automation, process improvement, and equipment upgrade projects
- Collaborate with maintenance, manufacturing, and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and productivity
- Conduct equipment testing, process trials, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities
- Coordinate with contractors and vendors on capital projects and equipment installations
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, automation, controls, or electrical engineering
- Hands-on experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, or similar platforms)
- Knowledge of HMI systems, VFDs, servo drives, encoders, and industrial automation
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings
- Strong troubleshooting, project management, and problem-solving skills
- AutoCAD experience is a plus
- Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus
