Industrial Controls Engineer (High Voltage / Heavy Manufacturing)

MS Companies is seeking an Industrial Controls Engineer for a high voltage, heavy manufacturing environment in Carrollton, GA, with a salary of USD 110,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults in PLC-based machine control systems
• Create and adjust PLC and HMI programs to boost efficiency, reliability, and product quality
• Own the full electrical control system design lifecycle, including panel layout, field wiring, and schematics
• Contribute to commissioning activities and upgrades of new or existing automation systems
• Recommend and implement improvements to maximize production uptime, safety, and quality
• Collaborate with operators, maintenance technicians, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues quickly

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a controls, power, or automation focus
• At least 3 years of experience as a Controls Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or Automation Engineer in a manufacturing setting
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with PLC-based machine control systems
• Siemens PLC programming and troubleshooting proficiency
• AutoCAD Electrical experience, including creation of electrical schematics and control drawings
• Strong understanding of AC/DC circuits, industrial power distribution, MCCs, and high-voltage systems
• Experience working on the plant floor in live production environments

Technologies

• Siemens PLC
• AutoCAD Electrical

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching and pension plan (eligible for pension after 1,000 hours worked)
• Family and individual health, life, dental, and vision insurance packages
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Long-term and short-term disability coverage
• Supplemental insurance plans
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Advancement and professional growth opportunities
• Parental leave
• Additional benefits

Preferred Skills

• Experience in wire, cable, metals, continuous processes, or other heavy manufacturing environments
• Experience with drives, motors, and industrial communication networks
• Commissioning, startup, and system upgrade experience
• Strong root-cause analysis and continuous improvement mindset

Physical and Environment Requirements

• Approximately 10% standing, 50% walking, and 25% sitting during typical work tasks
• Lifting up to 15 lbs
• Frequent work on the plant floor across multiple shifts
• Office and manufacturing environment with exposure to loud noise and temperature variations
• Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required based on business needs