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Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ : LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location : Chattanooga

Req ID :   27857

Pay Range : $23.41 / hr - $38.46 / hr

Bonus : 5%

Summary

Lincoln Electric Automation is seeking a Controls Design Engineer to design, develop, and implement electrical and automation systems for integrated tooling and advanced manufacturing equipment. This role focuses on control system architecture, hardware specification, PLC / HMI programming, and ensuring compliance with industry safety and quality standards. This is an on-site position located in our Chattanooga, TN plant.

In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers bonus compensation, student loan repayment program PLUS tuition reimbursement, medical / dental / vision, paid time off and many more outstanding benefits!

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical control system architectures, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Specify, select, and integrate automation components such as PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, VFDs, sensors, actuators, and safety devices.
• Program PLCs, HMIs, and other control devices to implement control algorithms and logic
• Collaborate with mechanical, robotics, and fabrication teams to ensure system designs align with project objectives and customer specifications.
• Perform system testing and troubleshooting to ensure proper functionality.
• Produce technical documentation per standards and ISO 9001 processes, including design packages, test plans, and revision records.
• Maintain working knowledge of emerging automation technologies and relevant safety standards.

Required Education & Experience

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.