Date Posted: 06/04/2025
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 483682
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Title: Controls Engineer
Job Location: Alpharetta, GA, USA, 30005
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: 8 am to 5 pm
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 12
Min Hourly Rate ($): 40.00
Max Hourly Rate ($): 44.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Control Design, Electrical Circuit, PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)
Experience Desired: Ability to create PLC programs (5 yrs); Design, test, and commission control systems (5 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education: Master's Degree
Job Description
Only qualified Controls Engineer candidates located near Alpharetta, GA area to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence
Education & Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering preferred
- Open to 2-year degrees within EE with 5+ years of experience
- Internships will not be counted
- Open to master's with 3+ years of experience
Experience:
- 3-5 years experience required.
Technical Skills (Required)
- Ability to create PLC programs using one of the IEC 61131 PLC Programming languages i.e. Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text or any other PLC programming language
- Design, test, and commission control systems. i.e. systems with different PLC controllers in the same system, experience interfacing, designing controls with different manufacturers
- Develop control software utilizing various PLC platforms. Expert knowledge on at least one of the following PLC platforms. Schneider Momentum, M340, M580, AB Control, Compact Logix, Woodward MSLC, DSLC, Easy Gen, and LS5 Architecture
- Interpret customer specifications and drawings, and apply them to design platform while considering industry regulations and requirements
- Customize PLC software and hardware templates
Technical Skills (Desired)
- Understand in detail the applicable NEC, UL 508, UL 891, UL 1558, UL MV, CSA 22-2, and ANSI requirements and their applications in switchgear controls
- Understand protective relays, their functions associated with Generator, and Utility protection applications
Soft Skills (Required)
- Understand the design philosophy, operation, and control of complex PLC based systems
- Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Expert ability to work independently and manage one's time.
- Expert leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
Soft Skills (Desired)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent business and commercial skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Attention to details
Typical task breakdown:
- Execute and support the design, test, manufacture, and commissioning of low and medium voltage switchgear that controls multiple generators which parallel to one or more utility sources
- Provide direction to CAD designers to create wiring and assembly drawings for generator paralleling switchgear controls
- Interact with internal and external customers, accomplishing project milestones
- Create bill of materials for generator paralleling switchgear controls in ERP system
- Create PLC programs for control of generator paralleling switchgear
- Execute multiple projects simultaneously
Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.
Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.
Benefits:
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California Pay Equity:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
Rose International has an official agreement (ID ), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security, U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).
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