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Process and Controls Automation Engineer at Spectraforce Technologies
Spectraforce Technologies
Carrollton, Georgia
Engineering
Posted 2 days ago
Job Description
Job Title: Process and Controls Automation Engineer
Location: Carrollton, GA (Hybird, 2-3 days a week)
Duration: Fulltime Permanent
Travel: Up to 25% (including international)
Position Summary
The Process & Control Automation Engineer III supports SCR automation design, development, and startup initiatives. This role works cross-functionally to design, program, and commission control systems, and will transfer technical knowledge to SCR customers through training, presentations, and startup assistance.
Key Responsibilities
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Location: Carrollton, GA (Hybird, 2-3 days a week)
Duration: Fulltime Permanent
Travel: Up to 25% (including international)
Position Summary
The Process & Control Automation Engineer III supports SCR automation design, development, and startup initiatives. This role works cross-functionally to design, program, and commission control systems, and will transfer technical knowledge to SCR customers through training, presentations, and startup assistance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, design, maintain, and commission automation/control systems for industrial equipment.
- Program PLCs, drive systems, and combustion control systems (Allen Bradley or Siemens).
- Create SCADA and operator interface (HMI) applications.
- Design databases and write custom programs for PLC-SCADA integration.
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical components, diagnosing and resolving issues.
- Produce project documentation, electrical schematics (AutoCAD), and manuals.
- Develop scope of work, cost estimates, and budgets for electrical systems.
- Build deep knowledge of SCR systems including fluid systems, metallurgy, furnace operations, material handling, and hands-on machinery operation.
- Lead on-site commissioning of complete SCR systems.
- Deliver training, presentations, and startup assistance to SCR customers.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Experience: 7+ years in automation and controls engineering.
Technical Skills:
- PLC programming (Allen Bradley or Siemens)
- Drive system configuration
- AutoCAD for electrical schematics
- SCADA/HMI development
- Computer programming, networking, database, and reporting skills
- Education: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience: 10+ years in relevant field.
- Technical Expertise: AutoCAD, PLC programming, drives, controls, combustion systems.
- Industry Experience: Molten metal processing.
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