Controls Engineer

MAU is hiring a Controls Engineer for our client in Gainesville, GA. As a Controls Engineer, you will design, program, and deploy automated and mechatronic systems to improve safety, productivity, and reliability across manufacturing operations. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package

* Health insurance

* Dental insurance

* Vision insurance

* Paid time off

Shift Information

* 1st shift

* 40 hours per week

Required

Education and Experience

* Bachelor's degree in automation engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechatronics, or a related field

* OR 3+ years of industry experience in software development, programming, or engineering/IT disciplines

Preferred

Education and Experience

* Experience with Allen Bradley PLC platforms

* Experience with AutoCAD Electrical

* Experience with HMI design and development

* Experience with MES systems (data collection, visualization, quality, efficiency)

* Project management experience

* Programming experience with Visual Basic, C, C++, or Python

General Requirements

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Collaborative, team-oriented mindset

* Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

* Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail

* Self-driven with openness to guidance and feedback

* Flexibility to meet project and production deadlines

Essential Functions

* Develop, modify, and optimize PLC programs using Allen Bradley and Mitsubishi platforms for production equipment

* Partner with manufacturing engineers to design, specify, build, test, and commission mechatronic systems

* Research new technologies, evaluate equipment, and collaborate with vendors and internal teams to engineer controls solutions

* Lead and support maintenance technicians in troubleshooting controls issues and reducing downtime

* Analyze recurring equipment problems, identify root causes, and implement long-term corrective actions

* Build and maintain relationships with automation suppliers and evaluate new vendors and technologies

* Create equipment specifications, manage procurement, and oversee installation of automation and controls hardware

* Integrate automation systems with the MES platform in collaboration with IT

* Develop and maintain controls standards to ensure consistency and best practices

* Produce and maintain engineering documentation including schematics, operator instructions, and risk assessments

* Manage project timelines, budgets, design reviews, and installation plans from concept through launch

* Support development of preventive maintenance strategies for automated equipment

* Train manufacturing and maintenance teams on new systems and processes

* Communicate system performance, failures, and improvement opportunities to technical and non-technical stakeholders

* Stay current with automation technologies and industry standards including NEC, NFPA, and IEC

* Support operations during off-shift or weekend activities as needed

* Assist teammates to support shifting priorities and maintain a collaborative engineering environment