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We are partnering with an Industry-Leading Manufacturer who is hiring for a Controls Engineer . Company Highlights Large, established manufacturing organization Advanced, highly automated production environment Strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement Continued investment in manufacturing technology and automation Stable organization offering long-term career opportunities

Position Highlights Title:

Controls Engineer Full Time:

Direct Hire High-impact technical role supporting electrical, controls, robotics, and automation systems within a manufacturing environment Background Requirements Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical field required. 7+ years of automation experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment. Extensive experience with Siemens PLCs and TIA Portal required. Knowledge of Profibus, Profisafe, Safety Integrated, and ASI-Bus. Experience with FANUC Robots, FANUC Vision, Cognex Vision, and Atlas Copco tooling strongly preferred. Ability to create and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics. Experience with machine risk assessments, safety evaluations, and applicable electrical codes. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple automation and capital projects simultaneously. Microsoft Office and AutoCAD experience preferred. Master's Degree in Engineering or MBA is a plus. Job Responsibilities Design and implement modifications to electrical, robotic, PLC, and automation systems to improve uptime and reliability. Develop controls and automation improvements to increase manufacturing efficiency and reduce operating costs. Lead troubleshooting of complex PLC, robotic, electrical, and automated manufacturing equipment. Provide technical leadership and mentor others in automation development, equipment design, and troubleshooting. Review engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility and recommend improvements. Manage suppliers and equipment vendors throughout the design, installation, and implementation of new process equipment. Prepare and manage capital projects, ensuring projects remain within budget and on schedule. Coordinate major maintenance activities, emergency repairs, and corrective actions. Partner with internal teams on integrated process monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure equipment and vendors comply with plant safety, electrical, automation, and ISO standards. Maintain accurate equipment, controls, and project documentation. Support Six Sigma and other continuous improvement initiatives. Communicate project status, risks, timing, and results to plant leadership. What is

Being Offered Challenge:

Lead sophisticated automation and controls projects that directly improve manufacturing uptime, reliability, efficiency, and overall plant performance.

Location:

Mississippi Advancement:

Opportunity to expand technical and leadership responsibilities within a large manufacturing organization.

Money:

Competitive Salary Relocation assistance Comprehensive health care benefits Paid Vacation 401K with Matching People /

Culture:

Engineering-focused environment that values technical expertise, problem solving, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Stability:

Established organization with continued investment in its manufacturing operations, equipment, and automation technologies. If you are interested and qualified, please send your updated resume as a MS Word document , and how you fit this specific position to jim.guerrera@scnteam.com .

Pay:

$90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person