ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (CONTROLS/AUTOMATION)

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

(CONTROLS/AUTOMATION) Apr 27, 2026

Carrollton, GA Pay Rate :

$120,000.00

Job Title:

Electrical Engineer (Controls/Automation)

Location:

Carrollton, GA -

Relocation Available Salary Range:

$100,000 - $120,000 Employment type: Full-Time Job Summary Step into the only Controls/Automation Engineer role at a high-volume copper rod mill—a hot, foundry-style facility powering the U.S. wire & cable supply chain. You'll own Siemens PLC systems from troubleshooting to commissioning, spending 70%+ of your time on the plant floor keeping 24/7 production running. Ideal for a self-directed Siemens PLC expert ready to tackle downtime, lead upgrades, and drive projects like reactivating Fanuc robots. Start ASAP with full autonomy, strong leadership support, and a clear path to senior engineering or management roles. Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology (EET), Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or closely related field
• 3+ years of Controls/Automation engineering in a manufacturing environment
• Strong hands-on Siemens PLC programming & troubleshooting (TIA Portal priority)
• Proven ability to work independently as the sole controls resource on-site
• Comfortable in hot, industrial foundry conditions (copper rod production)
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship Preferred Skills & Qualifications
• AutoCAD experience for schematics and panel design
• Fanuc robotics exposure (project to get robots operational)
• SAP or comparable ERP system knowledge
• Power distribution experience
• PMP certification Day-to-Day Responsibilities
• Spend 70%+ on the plant floor troubleshooting & maintaining Siemens-based control systems
• Program, modify, and commission PLC/HMI logic to sustain 24/7 production
• Lead sustaining fixes and capital projects (e.g., Fanuc robot reactivation)
• Partner with maintenance techs and operators to resolve urgent issues
• Document changes in SAP and update electrical drawings in AutoCAD
• Flex past 5 PM as needed to support critical plant operations Physical and Environment Requirements Physical expectations and working conditions include: 70%+ plant floor time in a hot, industrial foundry-style environment (copper rod production), extensive walking/standing, occasional lifting up to 25 lbs, exposure to loud noise and heat.

Standard schedule 8 AM - 5 PM with flexibility for longer days. Minimal travel (