ResourceTek
Entry Level Controls Engineer
Decatur, Georgia, US
Role snapshot
ResourceTek is hiring a Entry Level Controls Engineer on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Decatur, Georgia, US.
- Company
- ResourceTek
- Location
- Decatur, Georgia, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
Who this role suits
People with roughly one to three years of experience who can own small pieces of work with light guidance and want to widen their scope.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare two or three stories about work you owned end to end, including one thing that went wrong and what you changed.
- Read what ResourceTek publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
In partnership with our client, a leading U.S. manufacturer of copper and aluminum building wire and cable for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, ResourceTek is seeking an Entry LevelControls Engineer to join their team near Decatur, AL. The right candidate will be proficient in many industrial controls platforms and will directly interact with the customer in design reviews, project updates, runoffs, and installations. This is a direct hire opportunity. RESPONSIBILITIES Electrical design of complete automation systems using AutoCAD Electrical software Designs include power distribution, I/O controls, communications, and panel layout drawings as well as PLC and robot programming. Calculating panel SCCR, power rating, and FLA for panel rating. Direct electrical assembly during equipment build. Configure, debug, and test equipment on shop floor. Lead runoff on the shop floor. Direct electrical assembly during installation of equipment. Lead startup of new projects and drive project to completion. Manage time and costs to be within budget and on schedule REQUIREMENTS BS in Electrical Engineering Prefer 2+ years' engineering experience in building controls, machine tools, and troubleshooting control systems. Robot programming, Fanuc preferred Vision programming, Cognex and Fanuc iRVision preferred Experience with PLC protocols: Allen Bradley RSLogix, Siemens Step 5 & 7, GE Machine Edition, and Mitsubishi. Experience setting up and utilizing networks using DeviceNet, Profibus, PROFINET, Ethernet, Ethernet/IP Experience setting up Allen Bradley, Seimens and Automation Direct HMI screens/panels Experience with VFD Drives, installation, repair and programming of ABB, Parker, AB, Yaskawa, and Siemens. Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels. Ability to lead a project at installation and be the main customer interface. Understanding of RIA Robot Safety Standards, OSHA Safety Standards, and NFPA 79 & 70E standards. Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Equal Opportunity Employer.