Electrical/Controls Engineer | Locust Grove

Andersen Global - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

About the position

The Electrical/Controls Engineer at Renewal by Andersen is responsible for providing engineering expertise to support business growth projects. This role emphasizes innovation and operational excellence, requiring a blend of technical skills and project management capabilities to deliver effective and sustainable solutions in industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Provide and/or coordinate detailed quotes/estimates for controls work
• Write machinery control functional specifications
• Design the power and control wiring of industrial automation equipment
• Work with vendors to assure specifications and code requirements are followed
• Document electrical design changes
• Conduct machine operational testing during Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing
• Manage projects to deliver safe, effective, sustainable, and reliable solutions
• Perform PLC programming and operator screen development
• Engage in participative team problem solving and root cause analysis
• Support the maintenance and operations team with advanced controls troubleshooting
• Assess current vs future electrical technology capabilities
• Read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical drawings for equipment
• Coach, mentor, and train less experienced staff on technical topics
• Participate in on-call, 24/7 controls system support on a rotational basis

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field
• 2+ years of engineering experience preferred with controls/automation systems background
• Experience with Rockwell PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix), motion/servos (Kinetix), variable speed drives (PowerFlex)
• Knowledge of visualization/operator interfaces (FactoryTalk View SE) and Thin Client/Thin Manager
• Experience with Rockwell communications software (FTLinx)
• Experience with Rockwell Automation Studio5000 programming software
• Ethernet/Ethernet IP machine-level networking
• Experience with basic electrical components such as sensors, motors, indicators, circuit protection, etc.
• Experience reading and creating electrical schematics
• Knowledge or experience with AutoCAD
• Proficient in safety system design & troubleshooting; understanding of safety categories
• Test basic safety and control systems using relays, PLC/HMI programming, VFDs and/or servo motion
• Proficient in safe work methods (lock out tag out, arc flash)
• Strong aptitude in problem solving, collecting data, performing statistical analyses, and making process improvements through sound, data-driven decisions
• Comfortable with hands-on work
• Interest in working in a manufacturing setting
• Proficient with the use of common electrical testing tools
• Mechanical aptitude
• Self-motivated and able to learn quickly; able to work independently and on a team depending on the situation
• Experience with change management strategies

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with robotics (preferably Fanuc), CNC's, IIoT devices, vision systems, and/or machine to machine connectivity
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Equipment design experience with UL 508A and NFPA79
• Experience with the National Electric Code (NFPA70), workplace electrical safety based on NFPA70E, and PM needs/strategy based on NFPA70B

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account contributions
• Paid holidays plus PTO
• 401(k) plan & contributions
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Charity contributions
• Nationwide career opportunities
• Profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee