Industrial Controls Automation Engineer II
Cartersville, GA | Relocation Assistance Available (U.S. only)
About the Role
We are seeking a Level II Industrial Controls Automation Engineer to join our manufacturing team and play a critical role in advancing industrial automation and data-driven process improvements. This position blends hands-on control system engineering with data acquisition and analytics, ensuring our heavy manufacturing operations run safely, efficiently, and intelligently.
You’ll be part of a collaborative engineering team that values integrity, ownership, and innovation, while driving solutions that enhance steelmaking and other heavy industry processes. Safety is at the core of everything we do, and we expect every team member to lead by example in upholding our standards.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay and annual bonus
- Day 1 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
- 401(k) with 100% Match up to 6%
- Life Insurance & Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave & Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Pathing & Professional Development
What You’ll Do
- Develop, modify, and optimize control system software to meet evolving production goals.
- Implement and maintain data acquisition systems (iBA software preferred) to support real-time analytics.
- Troubleshoot and resolve automation and control system issues, ensuring stability and uptime.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineers to solve interconnected system challenges.
- Provide technical support and training for maintenance teams.
- Manage projects and contractors, ensuring timely and safe execution.
- Propose and implement innovative automation and data solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency.
Qualifications
- Education:
- BS in Mechatronics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering preferred
- OR HS Diploma/GED with 5+ years of related manufacturing plant experience
- Experience:
- 3+ years in industrial automation controls and object-oriented software development
- Heavy manufacturing industry background (steel, power, pulp & paper, chemical, raw materials)
- iBA software experience strongly preferred
- Technical Skills:
- Programming: VB.Net, HTML, C, C#, Python, SCADA
- Databases: Microsoft SQL, Oracle
- HMI Platforms: Ignition, Wonderware, Simotion, iFix
- Industrial Communications: Ethernet IP, Profinet, Profibus
- Networking fundamentals, server management, and virtual machine hosting
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a global leader in manufacturing with a strong commitment to innovation and safety.
- Work on cutting-edge automation and data analytics projects that directly impact production efficiency.
- Collaborate with a team that values honesty, ownership, and continuous improvement.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
If you’re passionate about industrial automation, data analytics, and driving innovation in heavy manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us shape the future of steelmaking and industrial processes!
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