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Automation/Controls Engineer Manufacturing & Automation Excellence | Phenix City, AL (Citizenship Required)

Partnered Search by Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS)

Northwest Talent Solutions is proud to partner on the search for a high-impact Automation/Controls Engineer to join a leading U.S. manufacturer driving large-scale modernization and automation initiatives. This position plays a pivotal role in transforming a 24/7 industrial production environment through innovation, safety, and next-generation electrical control systems.

If you're passionate about industrial automation, controls integration, and optimizing production through technology, this is your opportunity to lead major electrical and automation projects from concept through execution.

What You'll Do:

• Lead, design, and support plant automation projects across electrical, controls, and process systems.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and servo systems.
• Collaborate closely with plant leadership and maintenance to drive process efficiency, quality, and reliability.
• Identify and implement automation upgrades to replace legacy systems.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on infrastructure, security access, and plant IT integration.
• Serve as a key technical resource on a major 18-month, $15M automation initiative and ongoing modernization efforts.
• Maintain documentation, compliance, and proactive safety standards under NFPA 70E.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 3+ years of experience in control systems engineering within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI applications and enterprise-level communication systems.
• Strong knowledge of VFDs, servos, and robotic platforms (ABB, Fanuc).
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex control issues quickly and safely.
• Excellent collaboration, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred: Experience with Cognex Vision Systems, Wonderware, Genetec, AutoCAD, and Lean/Six Sigma.

Why This Role Matters:

This is a hands-on engineering role where your expertise directly impacts uptime, productivity, and automation strategy. You'll be empowered to set the electrical and controls direction for future state operations, working on high-visibility projects that define the next generation of smart manufacturing.

Why Partner with NWTS:

At Northwest Talent Solutions, we connect elite technical talent with leading-edge manufacturing organizations.
Our differentiators include:

• Precision Talent Alignment Deep industry expertise ensures you're introduced to roles that match your impact and career trajectory.
• Engineering-Focused Search We specialize in technical placements where innovation, safety, and process excellence meet.
• Transparent, Candidate-Centric Partnership We value integrity, communication, and long-term relationships over transactional recruiting.

NWTS is a national search partner trusted by engineering and operations leaders to deliver the right talent at the right time without compromise.

If you're ready to apply your automation expertise to high-impact industrial transformation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of intelligent manufacturing.

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