Controls Engineer

The role of a Controls Engineer is pivotal in advancing quality assurance processes within manufacturing environments. As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated control systems and testing protocols that ensure products meet strict quality standards before leaving the production facility. This position emphasizes the creation and integration of advanced testing architectures from the ground up, emphasizing the elimination of defects at the earliest possible stage of production.

Working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, the Controls Engineer will directly contribute to driving operational excellence and product reliability.

The opportunity is particularly well-suited for professionals with expertise in controls, automation, or test engineering who are eager to take ownership of critical quality initiatives. In this full-time position, you will interact closely with cross-functional teams, leveraging both hardware and software solutions to enhance in-process testing, error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) mechanisms, and data-driven analytics. The role offers a unique chance to play a central part in shaping the future of quality assurance for a forward-thinking manufacturer supplying high-performance systems to global clients.

Working as a Controls Engineer in Conyers, GA, you will benefit from a supportive organizational culture that prizes innovation, leadership, and hands-on problem-solving. The company fosters a fast-paced setting where direct contributions are highly valued and rewarded, making it an ideal environment for those who thrive on building and refining manufacturing processes from concept to execution.

• Lead the design and implementation of automated control and test systems to ensure defect-free manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to establish robust error-proofing mechanisms and data-driven process controls.
• Utilize cutting-edge technologies and programming expertise to automate and validate critical manufacturing operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing production data and identifying root causes of quality issues.

• Develop and validate test software and automated routines to simulate machine operations and verify control logic.
• Design and integrate hardware tools such as vision systems, light curtains, lasers, proximity switches, and pick-and-place setups for error-proofing at the point of origin.
• Establish workflows for data acquisition and analytics using platforms like Power BI to monitor and enhance process control and quality analysis.
• Collaborate with software and controls teams to translate operational requirements into automated validation scripts, ensuring communication with customer control platforms.
• Review and validate electrical schematics, three-phase power distribution, low-voltage control circuits, and wiring diagrams for compliance with industry standards.

• Competitive compensation with eligibility for annual bonus incentives.
• Immediate eligibility for comprehensive benefits coverage from Day 1 of employment.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in controls, automation, or test engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in programming and troubleshooting major PLC platforms (such as Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, Siemens).
• Experience with sensor integration, vision systems, light curtains, and automated quality checks.
• Ability to capture and analyze process data for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation, or…