PLC Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Big-plant engineering, small-town cost of living.

A global manufacturer with a large machining and assembly plant in Northeast Mississippi is hiring a PLC Controls Engineer. Base pay is in line with the big metros, and your money goes a lot further here: a real house on an engineer's salary, and a short commute.

Improve and modify existing electrical, robotic and PLC automation on machining lines

Troubleshoot hard problems and lead emergency repairs when a line stops

Run capital projects with outside suppliers, on schedule and on budget

Keep records and documentation to ISO standards; support Six Sigma projects

Mentor technicians and engineers

Your background:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (required)

7+ years of automation experience, manufacturing preferred

Extensive Siemens PLC and TIA Portal experience

Profibus, Profisafe, Safety Integrated and ASI-Bus

FANUC robots and vision, Cognex vision and Atlas Copco tools (strongly preferred)

Knowledge of electrical codes; mechanical and safety codes a plus

AutoCAD and Microsoft Office

Benefits worth reading twice:

Fully funded pension plan (yes, still), plus a 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

Relocation assistance from the Southaven area

Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA and EAP

Company-paid short and long-term disability and life insurance

10+ paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays and sick time

Work authorization: TN and H-1B sponsorship considered for qualified candidates.

On-site in Northeast Mississippi.

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