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Job Title: Electrical Controls Engineer

Location: Atlanta, GA

Salary: $100,000 - $115,000 Per Year

Summary:

New Heights Career Services is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to join a dynamic manufacturing company in Atlanta, GA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing a team of technicians, optimizing facility and manufacturing equipment electrical and controls systems, and fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Optimize and maintain facility and manufacturing equipment electrical and controls systems, automation, man-machine interfaces, and industrial communications networks.

• Troubleshoot and optimize daily operations needs for electrical and automation systems, including materials handling systems, packaging equipment, processing equipment, and printing and coding equipment.

• Utilize advanced knowledge of power distribution systems to identify and correct site problems and increase energy efficiency.

• Maintain an electronic library of all software utilized in facility and manufacturing systems.

• Develop and revise electrical and controls schematics and one-line diagrams using AutoCAD.

• Mentor and develop site control technicians.

• Design and troubleshoot advanced controls devices such as Servo, Servo amplifier, and Servo controllers.

• Implement customized Safety Solutions to meet current regulations and codes.

• Collaborate with Corporate Engineering team to evolve current systems architecture and maximize manufacturing efficiencies.

• Ensure electrical systems meet all applicable local, state, and national codes and standards.

• Variable work schedule as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise a team of PLC Technicians.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, or software engineering.

• An associates degree in the same field with related experience will also be considered.

• Prior experience with industrial power, electrical, and controls systems is required.

• Strong knowledge of RsNetworks, RsLogix 5, RsLogix 500, RsLogix 5000, RsLinks, Panel Builder 32, and Wonderware software.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD for developing and revising electrical and controls schematics.

• Commitment to fostering a culture of safety.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

If you are passionate about developing others and have a strong background in electrical and automation controls systems, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career with a forward-thinking manufacturing company. Apply now!