Electrical Engineer

Controls Engineer We are partnering with a large manufacturing operation in Athens, Ga who is looking to add a Controls Engineer to join their team. This is a Direct Hire opportunity with benefits. The Controls Engineer provides engineering support to a production area (continuous and batch operation). The manufacturing facility is currently sold-out and undergoing a wealth of projects to boost capacity and improve efficiencies; Duties include day to-day troubleshooting as well as project design and implementation. This role is very hands-on, encompassing the full scope of change: identification of the need, aid in design and specification of instrumentation/equipment, coordination of vendors and contractors as needed, help with check-out and start-up, implementation of interlocks and control loops, and follow-up support. Working with and coordinating Operations and Maintenance personnel, Process Engineers, and outside vendors will be critical. Responsibilities Seek opportunities for process improvement that result in: Higher yields, Less waste, Decrease in transition times, Better quality, Better process consistency, Improved efficiency Automate critical procedures Design and develop new control strategies Test, maintain, and modify existing systems and process needs to adapt to product mix Aid in designing and implementing new or replacement instruments and equipment Assist Plant and Process Engineers with the controls portion of capital projects Verify instrument and equipment selection is aligned with needsAid in preparation and interpretation of controls-related schematics, drawings, and layoutsProvide training to operators and technicians Assist in check-out and start-up of new and modified instrumentation and equipment Serve as on-site resource for systems engineering (e.g., assist with AGV systems implementation; work with IT to improve internal scheduling system, SharePoint, and database connectivity in general). Qualifications:Bachelor''s Degree in Engineering and 3+ years of experience in manufacturing industry Experience with continuous and/or batch processes Knowledge of general control disciplines; plant systems listed: Advanced process control (APC), Distributed control systems (DCS), Programmable logic controllers (PLC)Capable of designing control loops, alarms, alerts, interlocks, system reports Experience with creation or review of loop sheets, instrument configuration, installation, wiring, and Control Systems Programming SQL Database management Ability to work autonomously and prioritize work to match area needs and company strategy Ability to work cross-functionally, anticipate needs, and provide expertise in all manner of data and reporting capabilities Experience with automatic sequencing definition and programming

Created: 2025-10-04