Automation and Controls Engineer; Control Systems Engineering, PLC

Overview

Automation and Controls Engineer (Control Systems Engineering, PLC)

Location:

Phenix City, Alabama

Job Function:
Controls Engineer

Date Of Job Posting: 09-22-2025

3+ to 5 years of experience

POSITION:
Automation and Controls Engineer (Control Systems Engineering, PLC, HMI, Lean, Six Sigma, AutoCAD, Robotic Platforms, Fanuc Robotics, Cognex Vision Systems) in Phenix City, AL

Duration:
Full-Time

Salary:
Excellent Compensation with benefits + relocation

• Maintain safety, product quality, and manufacturing effectiveness through daily troubleshooting and resolution of process difficulties.
• Drive the continuous improvement of product quality, including understanding manufacturing process capability and development of semi-finish and finish product specifications.
• Support and promote safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company policies and compliance requirements.
• Create a manufacturing operations vision that aligns with plant and company goals and core values.
• Foster regular two-way communication to maximize employee engagement and ensure focus.
• Help ensure environmental and safety compliance for the facility.
• Diagnose and solve complex problems; participate in daily management and staff meetings.
• Complete duties with dedication to safety and environmental stewardship; work with Plant Leadership to achieve business goals.
• Be familiar with and stay current on corporate standards; propose plans to avoid obsolete equipment; identify opportunities to increase automation efficiency.
• Drive standardization of parts and systems; document legacy and new systems; support IT and HR/Safety with related needs.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology; 3+ years in control systems engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated electrical and control system engineering capabilities; ability to provide complex and innovative solutions.
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI apps (including programming) and communications within enterprise and control networks.
• Proficiency with VFDs and servo applications.
• Experience with robotic platforms (ABB, Fanuc, etc.).
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace (arc flash energy and shock hazards).
• Ability to manage multiple projects; lead electrical/controls engineering on major or complex projects (>$1M).
• Ability to work with and influence a multi-discipline team; implement plans and execute to milestones.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proactive in improvement opportunities.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical systems; familiarity with environmental and safety regulations.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; interface with all levels of the organization; understand business principles.

• Cognex Vision Systems
• Wonderware
• Lean and Six Sigma experience
• AutoCAD or Visio
• ISO or other structured business operating models
• SAP or other ERP experience
• High intellectual capacity and tenacity; proven ability to plan, organize and execute projects

• Maintain safety, product quality, and manufacturing effectiveness through daily troubleshooting and resolution of process difficulties.
• Drive continuous improvement of product quality and process capability; develop specifications.
• Support safety, environmental commitments, and compliance.
• Create manufacturing operations vision aligned with goals and values.
• Encourage two-way communication to maximize employee engagement.
• Ensure environmental and safety compliance; diagnose and solve complex problems.
• Participate in daily management and staff meetings; perform duties with safety and environmental stewardship.
• Collaborate with Plant Leadership to achieve business goals; stay current on corporate standards.
• Plan to avoid obsolete equipment; identify automation efficiency opportunities; standardize parts and systems.
• Document legacy systems and ensure documentation for new or changed systems; support IT and HR/Safety needs.

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