Controls Automation Engineer
Job in
Buford, Gwinnett County, Georgia, 30518, USA
Listing for:
The DAVIS Companies
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-11-06
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Robotics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
A capital equipment manufacturing company in Buford, GA is looking for a Controls Automation Engineer to support the development, programming, and modernization of automated equipment and control systems.
Shift of the Controls Automation Engineer6:00 AM–4:30 PM or 7:00 AM–4:30 PM
Pay Rate of the Controls Automation Engineer$28.84
Responsibilities of the Controls Automation Engineer- Develop, program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC-based automation and control systems.
- Work primarily with Siemens PLCs and TIA Portal, including systems utilizing TIA Portal V18 and V16.
- Review existing equipment and controls programs to understand machine functionality and control logic.
- Update, migrate, or adapt existing controls programming for new or upgraded equipment.
- Support the transition of controls and automation programming from outsourced resources to an internal engineering capability.
- Troubleshoot PLCs, controls, sensors, I/O, communications, and other automation-related issues.
- Configure and troubleshoot HMI interfaces as needed.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and controls documentation.
- Maintain organized PLC programs, backups, documentation, and system changes.
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and engineering teams during equipment development, upgrades, installation, and troubleshooting.
- Support equipment commissioning and startup activities.
- Provide technical support for equipment issues as needed.
- Travel internationally on an as-needed basis to support equipment installations, commissioning, troubleshooting, or other project requirements.
- Approximately 2–3+ years of experience in controls engineering, automation engineering, PLC programming, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting Siemens PLC systems.
- Experience with Siemens TIA Portal required.
- Ability to understand existing PLC programs and modify or redevelop controls logic for updated equipment.
- Working knowledge of industrial automation components, including sensors, I/O, HMIs, drives, and industrial communications.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and controls documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of controls programming projects.
- Ability and willingness to travel internationally as required.
- Experience working with equipment subject to medical-device, regulated-manufacturing, or similar quality standards is a plus, but not required.
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