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Lead Electrical and Controls Engineer Paper Industry
Job Location:
Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 110000 - 140000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
18 October 2026 (5 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms we offer a values-based collaborative and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team Foth may be the place for you.
Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive92% member retention rate! Learn more at is currently seeking a team-focused innovative and results-orientedLeadElectrical and Controls Engineer who hasa desire to contributeto our clients success and is looking for new learning experiences and opportunities for career growth. This position will be working out of ourGreen Bay Wisconsin or US-Based Remote office location.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide technical hardware and software design leadership for industrial projects
- Develop design packages for bid and construction
- Coordinate and execute design and programming of PLC/DCS HMI VFD and Servo Motion projects from hardware design and software integration through construction start-up
- Coordinate electrical engineering and lead design/CAD resources
- Provide hardware and software design for machine design projects in consumer products and general industrial markets
- Develop design packages
- Assist in the development project related documentation including schedules specifications and cost estimates
- Produce high quality project deliverables while working in a collaborative team environment
- Gather data and provide installation start up and troubleshooting support
- Work simultaneously on multiple project teams and client teams.
- Respond to and support project and client requests for on-going controls troubleshooting including ongoing support of production equipment (may include nights and weekends)
- Interface directly with client(s) on a daily basis to understand and respond to their needs
- Develop relationships and cultivate future work opportunities with clients and facilities as work is performed
- Travel to client sites and Foth office locations as needed for work (approximately 35% annually)
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or a combination of two or four-year technology degree supplemented with equivalent technical training or experience
- 10 years of relevant engineering/design experience with exposure to manufacturing environments including troubleshooting complex projects
Required recent experience with the following:
- Industrial Intelligent linear actuators and end effectors
- Integration of Machine Vision
- Rockwell Control Logix based PLC and FTView HMI hardware & Software
- Rockwell PowerFlex VFDs and Inverter duty motors
- Rockwell Kinetix Servo Drives and Motors
- Ethernet and Ethernet/IP Networking
- Electrical system design schematics and control panel layout design
- Developing construction and installation documentation
- Sensing technologies and panel design/layout
- Producing engineering construction and bid packages in accordance with employer/client standards
- Flow control valves damper actuators P&IDs loop configurations DCS thermocouples level flow and temperature controls
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 24 months of your start date
- Knowledge of safety standards (ISO 13849-1 & RIA 15.06) and risk assessments
Preferred experience with the following:
- Robotics Vision Systems 3D Scanners
- AutoCad and AutoCad Electrical
- MES/Database programming (SQL RS-SQL MS Access)
- Experience with polymer extrusion and/or adhesive systems
- Siemens S7 & TIA Portal PLCs and HMIs
- Siemens or Schneider/Modicon PLCs
- Siemens CH or Schneider HMIs
- Visual Basic Visual Visual C C# C XML
- Assembly Language Programming
- Packaging line integration including; case packing metal detection palletizing along with other packaging related equipment
- Experience in paper/paper converting industry
- Distribution and Logistics Technology/Automation
- Delta V/Honeywell experience
$110000 - $140000 a year
The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position. Base compensation will vary based on factors such as: years of experience location level of responsibility and licenses/ addition to base compensation Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program. All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses. Exempt members are also eligible for either quarterly and/or annual bonuses. Eligible full-time and part-time members will be offered medical dental vision insurance employee assistance program disability retirement holiday pay paid time off and several other voluntary benefits. Please reach out to the recruiting team to discuss any specific benefits or compensation questions.
Note: In some situations we may consider an alternative position based on your skill set and experience. This may result in a different compensation range.
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