Electrical Engineer II

TRC Talent Solutions, in partnership with a leading wire manufacturing organization, is seeking a Controls Engineer for a full-time, onsite opportunity in Carrollton, GA . This role is ideal for an engineering professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex automated systems, developing control solutions, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for designing, programming, maintaining, and optimizing electrical control systems that support production operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on PLC programming experience, a strong understanding of industrial automation systems, and the ability to work effectively across production, maintenance, and engineering teams. Experience with Siemens products is strongly preferred .

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot and resolve machine control system malfunctions while identifying opportunities to improve equipment efficiency, reliability, and product quality.

• Develop, modify, and maintain PLC, HMI, and embedded control applications for manufacturing equipment and processes.

• Program and troubleshoot PLC systems, with experience in Siemens and Rockwell platforms preferred.

• Participate in the installation, startup, commissioning, and optimization of new equipment and upgraded control systems.

• Design, develop, maintain, and modify instrumentation and industrial control systems.

• Provide start-to-finish electrical control system design, including control panel layouts and field wiring systems.

• Utilize Electrical CAD software to create and maintain schematic drawings and electrical documentation.

• Support manufacturing operations through technical problem-solving and process improvement initiatives.

• Work with motors, relays, switches, photoeyes, drives, and other industrial control devices.

• Collaborate with operators, technicians, engineers, and management to support plant objectives and production goals.

• Ensure projects are completed within established timelines while maintaining quality and safety standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• Experience: 3+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.

• PLC Programming: Strong experience with ladder logic and PLC programming.

• Automation Systems: Experience developing and supporting PLC, HMI, instrumentation, and industrial control systems.

• Electrical Systems: Knowledge of AC and DC electrical circuitry, power distribution systems, and industrial controls.

• Hardware Design: Experience designing electrical control systems, including control panels and field wiring.

• CAD Experience: Competency with Electrical CAD software and schematic development.

• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with operators, technicians, engineers, and leadership.

• Teamwork: Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. At TRC, we take pride in fulfilling our opportunity to add value to our clients' businesses as their staffing partner while connecting talented professionals with opportunities to grow their careers.