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# Hardware Controls Engineer

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Alpharetta, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $70,720.0 - $87,360.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign, Analog Electronics, Computer Engineering, Hardware Platform Interface, Eplan
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.insightglobal.com/jobs/find_a_job/georgia/alpharetta/hardware-controls-engineer/job-561235/

## About the Role

* Engineering degree (preferably in electrical or computer engineering - either associates or bachelor's degrees are acceptable)
o 3-6 years of relevant controls experience

 * Knowledge of DCS (distributed control system), PLC hardware, and I/O list (input/output)
 * Knowledge of digital and analog circuit design
 * Strong desire and willingness to learn

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

 * Knowledge of EPLAN software
 * Knowledge of Siemens S7 hardware platform or Siemens T3000 DCS

## Description

The controls engineer will support modernization projects of existing controls systems and design of new controls systems for power generation plants. 80% of their day-to-day will be centered around back-office engineering and design tasks, and the remaining 20% will be on-site factory acceptance testing and assisting personnel with installation and commissioning. Daily responsibilities include:

 * Utilizing AutoCAD Electrical to create loop drawings and design control cabinets
 * Develop I/O list and conduct I/O channel allocation
 * Equipment selection and specification
 * Conducting head load calculations
 * Support assembly center with cabinet manufacturing
 * Develop construction work packages
o How to install
o How to interface with existing cabinets
o Field wiring for cabinets

 * Participating in design review meetings with customers and project team
 * Assisting field team with site install


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