Electrical Controls Engineer

TRC Talent Solutions, in partnership with a leading wire manufacturing organization, is seeking a Controls Engineer for a full-time, onsite opportunity in Carrollton, GA
. This role is ideal for an engineering professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex automated systems, developing control solutions, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for designing, programming, maintaining, and optimizing electrical control systems that support production operations. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on PLC programming experience, a strong understanding of industrial automation systems, and the ability to work effectively across production, maintenance, and engineering teams.

Experience with
Siemens products is strongly preferre
d.

• ESTroubleshoot and resolve machine control system malfunctions while identifying opportunities to improve equipment efficiency, reliability, and product quality
• Develop, modify, and maintain PLC, HMI, and embedded control applications for manufacturing equipment and process
• Program and troubleshoot PLC systems, with experience in Siemens and Rockwell platforms preferred
• Participate in the installation, startup, commissioning, and optimization of new equipment and upgraded control systems
• Design, develop, maintain, and modify instrumentation and industrial control systems
• Provide start-to-finish electrical control system design, including control panel layouts and field wiring systems
• Utilize Electrical CAD software to create and maintain schematic drawings and electrical documentation
• Support manufacturing operations through technical problem-solving and process improvement initiatives
• Work with motors, relays, switches, photoeyes, drives, and other industrial control devices
• Collaborate with operators, technicians, engineers, and management to support plant objectives and production goals
• Ensure projects are completed within established timelines while maintaining quality and safety standards

• ONSEducati
  on:
  Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipli
• ne.
  
  Experien
  ce: 3+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environme
• nt.
  
  PLC Programmi
  ng:
  Strong experience with ladder logic and PLC programmi
• ng.
  
  Automation Syste
  ms:
  Experience developing and supporting PLC, HMI, instrumentation, and industrial control syste
• ms.
  
  Electrical Syste
  ms:
  Knowledge of AC and DC electrical circuitry, power distribution systems, and industrial contro
• ls.
  
  Hardware Desi
  gn:
  Experience designing electrical control systems, including control panels and field wiri
• ng.
  
  CAD Experien
  ce:
  Competency with Electrical CAD software and schematic developme
• nt.
  
  Communication Skil
  ls:
  Ability to effectively communicate with operators, technicians, engineers, and leadersh
• ip.
  
  Teamwo
  rk:
  Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environme

TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. At TRC, we take pride in fulfilling our opportunity to add value to our clients' businesses as their staffing partner while connecting talented professionals with opportunities to grow their careers.