Project Engineer – Controls & Electrical
Americhem · Dalton, GA · 2 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Design, program, and implement industrial control systems for manufacturing equipment and processes
- Troubleshoot and resolve controls-related issues impacting plant operations and equipment performance
- Lead automation improvement initiatives focused on increasing reliability, reducing downtime, and improving production efficiency
- Support integration of new equipment into existing plant control systems
- Develop electrical schematics, control narratives, and technical system documentation
- Support standardization of controls architecture and automation systems across manufacturing facilities
- Lead engineering projects from concept through commissioning and startup
- Define project scope, technical requirements, budgets, and project schedules
- Career Development
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Controls, Chemical, Mechanical, or related field) or equivalent experience
- 3–8 years of engineering experience within manufacturing environments
- Experience with PLC programming and industrial control systems
- Experience supporting plant operations, manufacturing systems, or process automation
- Prior project engineering or project leadership experience preferred
- Experience with HMI/SCADA systems, industrial networking, and electrical controls design strongly preferred