Process Controls Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a Process Controls Engineer for our Atlanta, GA office. This role requires a hands-on engineer with expertise in electrical and controls engineering for project design, programming, commissioning, and start-up. The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting client sites in Atlanta, with occasional travel (approximately 10-20%) to out-of-state client locations. Weekend work will be required as needed.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to existing and proposed processes, collaborating with clients, vendors, and consultants. Projects will primarily involve process systems with some packaging systems, spanning industries such as food & beverage, chemical, and others.
• Manage electrical controls project execution, either independently or as part of a team. Responsibilities include: Control system design, Controls programming, Project documentation
• Site start-up support for integrated systems
• Design and upgrade PLC, HMI, and SCADA control systems.
• Generate electrical schematics, control panel designs, electrical installation bid packages, and supervise installation activities.
• Deliver projects within aggressive schedules, ensuring accuracy and strict safety compliance.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5 years of process controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in system design and hands-on project execution
• Strong research skills to specify new equipment, processes, and technologies.
• Self-motivated, energetic, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work both individually and in a team environment.
• Experience in supervising fabrication and installation activities.
• Ability to support production start-ups, ensuring projects meet safety, operational, and functional requirements.
• Industry experience in food, beverage, or chemical manufacturing preferred.

Technical Skills & Experience

Software & Tools:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Excel, and Word.

Industrial Control System Design:

• Electrical control panel design, electrical schematics, and MCC layouts.

PLC Programming:

• Creating, modifying, and troubleshooting Rockwell Automation ControlLogix/CompactLogix, PLC 5, and SLC systems.

HMI/SCADA Systems:

• Experience with FTView, iFix, Wonderware, Ignition, etc.

Drives & Field Devices:

• Specifying and troubleshooting Rockwell VFDs.
• Troubleshooting discrete and analog field devices.

Communication Networks:

• Designing and troubleshooting Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, ASi, ModBus, etc.

Control Loops:

• Designing and tuning PID control loops.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and people skills.
• High professional ethics.

Essential Functions

• Fieldwork required.
• Must be able to climb ladders, walk over crossovers, and access equipment.
• Must be capable of walking long distances within a manufacturing plant for required meetings and duties.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening, background check, and motor vehicle report (MVR) in accordance with company and client policies.