Automation Controls Engineer

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This position is available at our Gainesville, GA facility, part of a high‑tech global automotive and industrial manufacturing leader headquartered in Europe with facilities worldwide. The role supports precision gear technology and advanced automation solutions.

Salary: $100,000 – $140,000 per year.

• 10% Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, FSAs, life/disability coverage
• Strong PTO (15 days PTO plus 10 paid holidays)
• 401(k) with up to 4% match & retirement planning
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 support)
• Global Exposure:
  Influence training across international sites
• Purpose‑Driven:
  Join a company fostering innovation and responsible teamwork
• Hands‑On Impact:
  Develop competencies that drive product quality and manufacturing excellence
• Innovative culture:
  Hands‑on automation and robotics projects in a high‑tech manufacturing environment

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve automation issues on automated assembly lines, injection molding, and metal processing equipment
• Conduct machine and process capability studies, implementing improvements as needed
• Support APQP, FMEA, and Control Plan development and review processes
• Commission, program, and optimize automated equipment, robots, and machine controls
• Develop automation concepts for new projects and collaborate with Industrial Engineering
• Write and update work instructions, training material, and technical documentation
• Identify and implement process optimization measures to improve quality, reduce costs, and increase efficiency
• Lead problem‑solving efforts including 8D activities, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality regulations (ISO/IATF standards)
• Provide training to operators, engineers, and interns on automation systems
• Plan spare parts requirements and support long‑term equipment reliability

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field)
• 3+ years of automation or process engineering experience in manufacturing
• Strong troubleshooting skills across automation, robotics, and control systems
• Experience with schematics (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic)
• Proficiency in MS Office and statistical analysis methods
• Knowledge of manufacturing standards such as IATF and ISO
• Project management skills with cross‑functional teams
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and able to work both independently and in teams

• Hands‑on experience with one or more of the following systems:
  Siemens Step 7, TwinCAT 3, Kuka KR C4 robots, Mitsubishi Scara, Beckhoff IPC, LabVIEW, Cognex or Keyence cameras, Trumpf or LPKF laser systems, ATEQ leak testers, Baltec, Bosch Indra Drive
• Knowledge of PLC programming, robotics integration, and industrial databases (Oracle, OT/IT connectivity)
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma or data‑driven process improvement methodologies

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