Controls Engineer
Location: Lawrenceville, GA
Position Summar
yOne of our clients in the Lawrenceville, GA area is currently hiring for a Controls Engineer opening. This role is responsible for designing, programming, commissioning, and supporting industrial automation systems for manufacturing and production environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience developing PLC programs from scratch, managing automation projects from concept through implementation, and integrating advanced technologies such as vision systems and industrial controls
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The Controls Engineer will work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, maintenance, and project teams to deliver innovative automation solutions that improve productivity, quality, safety, and reliabilit
y.
Key Responsibilit
- iesDesign, develop, and implement industrial control systems for manufacturing and automation applicatio
- ns.Program PLCs from the ground up, including logic development, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioni
- ng.Design electrical control systems, including schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and component selecti
- on.Develop and configure HMI and SCADA systems for machine and process contr
- ol.Lead automation projects through the full lifecycle, from concept, design, and procurement through installation, startup, and production suppo
- rt.Integrate and troubleshoot machine vision systems for inspection, guidance, and quality control applicatio
- ns.Perform system testing, validation, and commissioning activities to ensure successful project executi
- on.Provide technical support for manufacturing operations and assist with troubleshooting complex controls and automation issu
- es.Collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to define project requirements and deliver solutions on schedu
- le.Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, electrical codes, and industry best practic
- es.Create and maintain technical documentation, including functional specifications, electrical drawings, and operating procedur
- es.Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation enhancements throughout manufacturing operatio
ns.
Required Qualificat
- ionsBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipl
- ine.5+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or manufacturing engineering environme
- nts.Demonstrated experience programming PLCs from scratch and developing control architectu
- res.Experience managing projects from cradle to grave, including design, implementation, commissioning, and supp
- ort.Strong electrical design experience, including control panel design and schematic developm
- ent.Experience integrating and supporting machine vision syst
- ems.Knowledge of industrial networks and communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, DeviceNet, Profinet, or simi
- lar.Ability to troubleshoot electrical, controls, and automation systems in a manufacturing environm
- ent.Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving ski
- lls.Ability to travel occasionally for project implementation and customer support, as nee
ded.