MAU is hiring a Sr. Electrical Controls Specialist for our client in Peachtree City, GA. As a Sr. Electrical Controls Specialist, you will design electrical control systems, develop PLC programs, and support engineering projects for manufacturing equipment. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package

• 401k
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

• 1st shift – 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM with flexibility

• Associate’s degree in a technical field
• 5+ years of experience directly related to designing electro-mechanical equipment for manufacturing environments
• Experience in the industrial equipment industry
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, motion, and control components
• Experience in industrial electrical design, including ladder logic and other control experience, preferably on multiple platforms
• Proven proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar CAD system software
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to engineering calculations, such as circuit analysis, electrical power requirements, and electrical panel sizing
• Ability to read drawings, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, and electrical schematics
• Proven experience in field start-up, testing, and troubleshooting of equipment
• Current United States passport
• Strong written and verbal business communication skills
• Proven ability to be self-motivated, work with minimal supervision, and partner with diverse team members
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, retain a sense of urgency, and meet strict timelines

• Experience in the design of panels, wood, or pulp and paper product handling equipment

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to customer facilities for breakdowns, installations, start-ups, and performance runs
• Ability to complete extended trips to support all phases of projects
• Ability to maintain required vaccinations, immunizations, and drug therapy programs for travel as required by customers or regulatory agencies
• Ability to obtain entry visas as required by the country where work is performed

• Develop design layouts for new and revised designs using or coordinating computer-aided design (CAD) techniques, including control panels, operator controls, machine, and field wiring
• Develop ladder logic for PLC-controlled systems and other control programming applications
• Perform electrical calculations including circuit design, conductor sizing, power requirements, PLC scan time considerations, and time/motion studies
• Evaluate new designs in the R&D shop and field installations and recommend design revisions
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineer to promote continual improvements in electrical machine design
• Revise existing designs and prepare engineering change notices (ECNs) documenting updates to drawings and documentation
• Prepare bills of material for new assemblies and coordinate detailing of assemblies, schematics, and related drawings
• Research and specify commercial components and materials, incorporating new technologies into designs
• Design test equipment and determine methods, procedures, and conditions for product testing
• Develop applications of controls, instruments, and systems for new industrial uses
• Direct activities to ensure manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications
• Perform additional Engineering Department functions as assigned by the Production Manager

• Work within engineering, manufacturing, R&D shop, and field installation environments