Controls Engineer

Locations: Gainesville, GA or Jefferson, GA
Shift: 1st Shift | 7:30am 4:30pm
Compensation: $75,000 $ 150,000 (based on experience)
Reports To: Assistant Manager
Environment: Manufacturing | Office & Factory Floor
Employment Type: Fulltime

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to support and advance next generation manufacturing automation across its North American operations. This role combines handson controls engineering
, system integration
, and continuous improvement
, working directly on the factory floor to improve safety, productivity, reliability, and throughput
.

• Design, develop, and optimize PLC programs (Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi) for production equipment
• Engineer, test, and commission new automation and mechatronic systems
• Troubleshoot complex controls issues and support maintenance teams to reduce downtime
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implement longterm fixes
• Develop and maintain controls standards and best practices across the plant
• Create detailed technical documentation (schematics, risk assessments, operator instructions)
• Manage automation and controls projects from concept through launch (scope, cost, timeline)
• Integrate automated systems with MES platforms in collaboration with IT
• Work with vendors to evaluate new technologies and automation solutions
• Support preventive maintenance strategy development for automated equipment
• Train manufacturing and maintenance teams on new systems and upgrades
• Occasionally support offshift or weekend activities as needed

• Strong technical communication (written & verbal)
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
• Collaborative, team oriented mindset
• Self motivated with openness to feedback
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Flexible and responsive to production and project demands

• Allen Bradley PLC platforms
• AutoCAD Electrical
• HMI design and development
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Project management experience
• Programming exposure:
  Visual Basic, C/C++, Python

Bachelors Degree in:

• Automation Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Related field

OR

• 3+ years of relevant industry experience in controls, software development, automation, or engineering/IT

This role blends office based engineering with regular onfloor manufacturing work
, requiring the ability to:

• Stand and walk on concrete floors
• Use hand tools and test equipment
• Read and interpret detailed schematics

• Allen-Bradley PLC platforms
• AutoCAD Electrical
• HMI design and development
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Project management experience
• Programming exposure:
  Visual Basic, C/C++, Python

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