Consulting Controls Engineer

Location: Carrollton, GA (Onsite)
Duration: Long-Term Contract/Consulting
Travel: Up to 30% throughout the Southeastern U.S.

TRC Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading manufacturer in the wire and cable industry to hire a Controls Engineers for a long-term consulting engagement. This onsite position will support manufacturing operations through the design, implementation, optimization, and modernization of industrial control systems. This role will play a key part in driving process improvements, advancing automation initiatives, improving data integration capabilities, and supporting digital transformation efforts across multiple facilities.

The ideal candidate will bring strong PLC programming experience, expertise in industrial controls, and a passion for leveraging technology to improve safety, quality, reliability, and productivity within a manufacturing environment.

• Lead and support process control and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

• Identify and implement control system enhancements that improve efficiency, reliability, and reduce downtime.

• Analyze process data to optimize performance and maintain consistent product quality.

• Integrate manufacturing data sources to support predictive analytics, real-time monitoring, and automation.

• Support the adoption of AI and machine learning technologies to improve manufacturing processes.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, IT, and Production teams on process control and digital transformation projects.

• Develop control system designs while managing project budgets, schedules, and estimates.

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize Siemens and Rockwell-based control systems.

• Lead and support OT network modernization projects, including migration from legacy control infrastructure to scalable and secure industrial network architectures.

• Ensure compliance with electrical, safety, and operational standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, and/or 5+ years of directly related controls engineering experience.

• Strong experience with AutoCAD for control system design.

• Advanced knowledge of:

  • Siemens TIA Portal

  • Siemens Step7

  • Rockwell RSLogix 5000

• Experience working with industrial machine control systems, automation, and manufacturing electronics.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Wire and cable, plastics, metals, or other high-speed manufacturing environments.

• OT networking, industrial communications, and network modernization initiatives.

• Data analytics, predictive maintenance, and Industry 4.0 technologies.

• AI and machine learning applications within manufacturing operations.

• Long-term consulting engagement with a growing manufacturing organization.

• Opportunity to drive automation and digital transformation initiatives.

• Exposure to multiple facilities and manufacturing environments throughout the Southeast.

• Hands-on role with significant impact on operational performance, reliability, and future-state technology adoption.