Controls Engineer

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.