Control Engineer

Akkodis is seeking We are seeking a Controls Engineer to provide technical leadership and hands-on support for automation, controls systems, and digital manufacturing at a manufacturing operation in Corinth, Mississippi. This role will focus on PLC programming, troubleshooting, system integration, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement to enhance safety, uptime, quality, and scalability.

The Controls Engineer will also support the transition toward a smart factory environment through automation, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), connected equipment, and reduced reliance on external controls vendors.

Pay Rate: 38.00/hour to $45.00/hour. The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Controls & Automation Engineering job responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain electrical control and electro-mechanical systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial automation systems across production lines.
• Support the integration of robots, machine vision systems, automated stations, and networked equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve control system failures to minimize equipment downtime and production interruptions.
• Support equipment upgrades, retrofit projects, commissioning, validation, and startup activities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting industrial PLC systems, including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or comparable platforms.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems and industrial automation equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing systems, industrial equipment, and electrical controls.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control diagrams.
• Ability to provide onsite support in a manufacturing environment.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance