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Job Title: Controls Engineer – Siemens PLC
Location: Columbus, MS (onsite)
Position: Full-Time / Contract
Job Summary
We are seeking a Controls Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Siemens PLCs to support industrial automation, control systems, troubleshooting, and equipment optimization. The ideal candidate will have practical experience programming, configuring, commissioning, and maintaining Siemens-based control systems in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, program, modify, and troubleshoot Siemens PLC control systems.
- Configure and support Siemens automation platforms, including SIMATIC S7 PLCs and TIA Portal.
- Develop and maintain PLC logic, HMI applications, and industrial control sequences.
- Troubleshoot electrical controls, PLC programs, sensors, actuators, and automation equipment.
- Support installation, commissioning, testing, and startup of automated manufacturing systems.
- Diagnose equipment downtime and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and production performance.
- Interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, maintenance, and manufacturing engineering teams.
- Support integration of PLCs with HMIs, drives, and other industrial automation components.
Required Qualifications
- Strong hands-on experience with Siemens PLC programming and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Siemens TIA Portal and SIMATIC S7 PLC platforms.
- Knowledge of industrial automation, electrical controls, and manufacturing equipment.
- Experience with HMI configuration, control logic, and equipment commissioning.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex automation and controls issues in an industrial environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Siemens WinCC, SINAMICS drives, and industrial communication protocols.
- Experience with machine automation, production lines, and manufacturing equipment integration.
- Familiarity with electrical schematics, I/O checkout, and system startup.
Important: Strong Siemens PLC expertise is essential for this position. Candidates with only general controls experience and limited Siemens PLC hands-on experience may not be a suitable fit.
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000