AIC: Controls Engineer (47822)

Motion & Control Enterprises•Sugar Hill, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Applied Industrial Controls (AIC), our Controls Engineers are the technical core of everything we do. From our UL508A certified panel shop in Buford, GA, you'll design and build custom industrial control panels, program PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs, and deliver turnkey automation solutions to OEM, industry, and municipal customers across the Southeast. You'll work with leading platforms Siemens, ABB, Eaton, Mitsubishi using EPLAN Electric P8 to bring complex system designs from concept to commissioning. If you're a seasoned controls engineer who can own a project end to end, communicate with customers and panel builders alike, and deliver quality work under tight deadlines this role is built for you.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in industrial controls engineering design, programming, and project delivery.
Proficient in PLC programming (ladder logic), HMI development, and VFD commissioning.
Solid working knowledge of UL508A/CSA 22.2 standards, NEC codes, NEMA ratings, and component specifications.
Experienced with industrial communication protocols: Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, Profinet, Modbus 485.
Proficient with EPLAN Electric P8 for electrical schematics and panel layouts.
Strong communicator comfortable working with customers from engineering, maintenance, management, and jurisdictional authorities, as well as panel assembly personnel.
Execution-focused with the ability to manage multiple projects independently, set timelines, and deliver quality work under deadline.

Nice To Haves

Four-year degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (preferred, not required — equivalent experience is equally valued).
Siemens PLC programming certification or ABB VFD certification (or willingness to obtain).
Experience with Siemens, ABB, Eaton, or Mitsubishi control platforms.
Background delivering control panel solutions to OEM, industrial, or municipal customers in the Southeast.
Familiarity with water/wastewater, manufacturing automation, or process control applications.

Responsibilities

Design industrial control panels to UL508A and CSA 22.2 standards in full compliance with NEC codes.
Use EPLAN Electric P8 to create 2D/3D electrical schematics, panel layouts, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) using preferred vendors.
Select components to meet project specifications — sensors, VFDs, overloads, MSPs, contactors, pilot devices, HMIs, PLCs, circuit protection, and enclosures.
Develop and maintain As-Built drawings, document all design changes, and preserve all related project correspondence.
Program PLCs (ladder logic), Smart Relays, HMIs, and VFDs to meet customer sequence of operations and performance requirements.
Commission VFDs and configure industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, Profinet, and Modbus 485.
Pursue and maintain Siemens PLC programming and ABB VFD certifications.
Read and analyze project plans and specifications; create submittals and identify any exceptions clearly and proactively.
Quote projects accurately including engineering time and materials and deliver quotes in a timely manner.
Review and report costs to assist project managers in meeting budget requirements; adapt quickly to project changes and supplier issues with alternative components or design modifications.
Work directly with customers to manage project flow, resolve issues, and keep stakeholders aligned on quality and schedule.
Build and maintain relationships with key vendors to ensure preferred component availability and pricing.