Controls Engineer

Locations: Gainesville, GA or Jefferson, GAShift: 1st Shift | 7:30am 4:30pmCompensation: $75,000 $150,000 (based on experience)Reports To: Assistant ManagerEnvironment: Manufacturing | Office & Factory FloorEmployment Type: Fulltime

Role Overview We are seeking a Controls Engineer to support and advance nextgeneration 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 .

Youll partner closely with manufacturing, maintenance, IT, vendors, and leadership to design, deploy, and maintain robust automation and mechatronic systems that support our longterm manufacturing strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize PLC programs (AllenBradley, 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

Core Competencies

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

Preferred Technical Experience

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

Education & Experience 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

Work Environment This role blends officebased 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

Qualifications

• 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

Why Is This a Great Opportunity Well known employer with locations across the united states.