Controls Engineer II
Körber Group•Atlanta, GA
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Controls Engineer II is responsible for developing control system designs, deploying and commissioning PLC code, and creating graphical user interfaces for material handling systems. This role will test code functionality prior to deployment, troubleshoot on-site, and collaborate with Electrical Engineering to design and implement control network architecture. The Controls Engineer II will also define electrical device requirements, support cost and effort estimates, review customer standards, and develop recommendations to improve productivity and reduce costs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field with five (5) years of work experience in the material handling or a related industry, or 3 years of relevant work experience with a Master's degree
- Experience with Rockwell Automation PLC programming (including GuardLogix)
- Experience with Siemens TIA Portal programming (including Starter)
- Experience with Ethernet/IP network architecture
- Experience interpreting electrical schematics
- Solid understanding of HMI programming
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with project management, engineering teams, installation crews, and external partners
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills with both internal teams and external stakeholders
- Understanding and support of project financial tracking and schedule management while maintaining high service standards
- Ability to travel up to 40% annually, including short-term assignments with 10/4 rotations as project needs require
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Responsibilities
- Design and deploy control systems, including programming and commissioning PLC code, developing graphical user interfaces, and validating or emulating code functionality before deployment and on-site testing
- Troubleshoot PLC code and electrical system functionality during on-site commissioning, supporting equipment and system testing to ensure timely project completion
- Collaborate with Electrical Engineering resources to define electrical device requirements, support control network architecture design, and review complex customer standards, specifications, and documentation to determine system requirements
- Contribute to cost and resource estimates for complex module development and commissioning activities, while monitoring system design cost alignment with equipment and engineering service project budgets
- Execute software quality processes through module, subsystem, and system-level test procedures
- Develop recommendations that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction
Benefits
- Flexible work environment
- Paid time off for parental leave
- 22+ days off for personal time and holidays
- Week-long winter holiday closure
- Medical insurance plans
- Dental insurance plans
- Vision insurance plans
- FSA or HSA options
- 401(k) plan with a company match of up to six percent
- Company-paid vision insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Company-paid long-term disability
- Company-paid basic life insurance plans
- Educational assistance programs
- Employee assistance programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
