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# Hardware Controls Engineer

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Alpharetta, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Analog Electronics, Computer Engineering, Hardware Platform Interface, Eplan
- **Published:** June 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gavade

## 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 * 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


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