Senior Electrical Controls Specialist

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 Package401kHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceShift Information1st shift – 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM with flexibilityRequired Education and ExperienceAssociate's degree in a technical field5+ years of experience directly related to designing electro-mechanical equipment for manufacturing environmentsExperience in the industrial equipment industryDemonstrated knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, motion, and control componentsExperience in industrial electrical design, including ladder logic and other control experience, preferably on multiple platformsProven proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar CAD system softwareAbility to apply mathematical operations to engineering calculations, such as circuit analysis, electrical power requirements, and electrical panel sizingAbility to read drawings, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, and electrical schematicsProven experience in field start-up, testing, and troubleshooting of equipmentCurrent United States passportStrong written and verbal business communication skillsProven ability to be self-motivated, work with minimal supervision, and partner with diverse team membersAbility to handle multiple priorities, retain a sense of urgency, and meet strict timelinesPreferred Education and ExperienceExperience in the design of panels, wood, or pulp and paper product handling equipmentGeneral RequirementsAbility to travel domestically and internationally to customer facilities for breakdowns, installations, start-ups, and performance runsAbility to complete extended trips to support all phases of projectsAbility to maintain required vaccinations, immunizations, and drug therapy programs for travel as required by customers or regulatory agenciesAbility to obtain entry visas as required by the country where work is performedEssential FunctionsDevelop design layouts for new and revised designs using or coordinating computer-aided design (CAD) techniques, including control panels, operator controls, machine, and field wiringDevelop ladder logic for PLC-controlled systems and other control programming applicationsPerform electrical calculations including circuit design, conductor sizing, power requirements, PLC scan time considerations, and time/motion studiesEvaluate new designs in the R&D shop and field installations and recommend design revisionsCollaborate with Electrical Engineer to promote continual improvements in electrical machine designRevise existing designs and prepare engineering change notices (ECNs) documenting updates to drawings and documentationPrepare bills of material for new assemblies and coordinate detailing of assemblies, schematics, and related drawingsResearch and specify commercial components and materials, incorporating new technologies into designsDesign test equipment and determine methods, procedures, and conditions for product testingDevelop applications of controls, instruments, and systems for new industrial usesDirect activities to ensure manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specificationsPerform additional Engineering Department functions as assigned by the Production ManagerWorking ConditionsWork within engineering, manufacturing, R&D shop, and field installation environmentsMAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family and minority-owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world-class companies, our training programs and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us.All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screeningDisclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the positionEOE