Job Description

About the Opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Controls Engineer to join a growing manufacturing team in Eufaula, AL . This hands-on role is perfect for a professional with deep knowledge of electrical design, PLC/Motion Control programming, and a passion for optimizing and maintaining advanced production systems.

You’ll be the technical lead, collaborating closely with Manufacturing, R&D, Quality, and Operations teams to support product development and production excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who thrives in a dynamic, floor-based environment and enjoys solving complex problems with real-world impact.

Job Title: Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

Location: Eufaula, Alabama (Onsite)

Industry: Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing

Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Experience Level: 5-15 Years

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), or equivalent

Sponsorship: No visa sponsorship available

Relocation: Relocation assistance available

Primary Skills: electrical control systems

Secondary Skills: plc

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical controls system design and programming .
• Expertise in Allen-Bradley Compact Logix PLCs and HMI development .
• Strong understanding of industrial sensors, actuators, pneumatics, and circuit design .
• Familiarity with power distribution, data collection, and vision systems (Keyence preferred).
• Experience with tools such as Fanuc robots , IAI actuators, and Turck HMIs is a plus.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to work on-site and be involved in hands-on engineering and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test electrical control systems for industrial machinery.
• Program and debug PLCs and motion control systems (Allen-Bradley, EtherNet/IP, IO-Link, ModBus TCP).
• Lead engineering documentation including schematics, supplier communications, and ECOs.
• Maintain and improve existing electrical systems on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical/control system issues to maintain optimal performance.
• Collaborate across departments during all stages of product and process development.
• Manage projects from concept through implementation, including timeline and budget adherence.
• Support the manufacturing floor with hands-on problem solving and process documentation.

Why Join

• Work with cutting-edge manufacturing technology in a high-impact, leadership-focused role.
• Enjoy a collaborative and innovative company culture.
• Receive a competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Relocation support available for the right candidate.
• Play a key role in shaping the future of automation in agriculture-related manufacturing.

Note: U.S. Citizens and Green Card holders are welcome to apply. This is not a defense-related position.

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