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Controls Engineer

SelectekBirmingham, AL
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Controls Engineer – Siemens PLC Expert

Location :  Birmingham, AL

Job Type :  Direct Hire

Salary Range :  $120,000 – $125,000 / year

Start Date :  ASAP

Hours :  Monday – Friday | 7 : 00 AM – 4 : 30 PM CST

Work Location :  Onsite only (no remote or hybrid)

Position Summary :

Selectek is seeking a  Controls Engineer  with extensive experience in  Siemens S7-300 and S7-1500 PLC programming . This is a  direct hire  opportunity with a manufacturing company near Birmingham, AL. The ideal candidate will be responsible for capital project execution, PLC conversions, panel design, startup / commissioning, and ongoing control system modifications.

Must-Have Qualifications :

  • Extensive hands-on experience with Siemens S7-300 and S7-1500 PLC programming
  • Proficiency with  Simatic Manager and TIA Portal (V15.1 – V18)
  • Capital project experience and working knowledge of  NEC and NFPA codes
  • AutoCAD 2016  experience (specifically for  panel design )
  • Background in a  fast-paced manufacturing  environment
  • Startup and commissioning of machines and control systems
  • Ability to read and interpret  electrical schematics
  • Experience with  VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering  or equivalent years of experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, small-team environment

Nice-to-Have :

  • HMI development experience
  • Previous work converting  S7-300 to S7-1500
  • Experience traveling to support remote sites (minimal travel to Pittsburgh ~10%)

    • Compensation & Benefits :

  • Salary :   $120,000 – $125,000 / year
  • Bonus :  Up to 15%
  • 401(k) Match :  4.5%
  • Vacation & PTO :  Available Day One
  • 500 annual PID lifestyle benefit
  • Stock option plan
  • Company-paid life & disability insurance
  • Relocation assistance available  (dependent on location, number of people, and rental / ownership status)

    • Other Details :

  • Work from Home / Remote :  No (on-site only)
  • Overtime :  Not expected
  • Travel :  ~10% (mainly to Pittsburgh plant)
  • Company Culture :  Small company feel, part of a large corporation –  culture fit is critical
  • Visa Sponsorship :   Not available (No OPT / CPT)

    • For consideration, please contact Hannah McCormick at hmccormick@selectek.net or 678.335.6092 .

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