Controls Automation Engineer - Direct Hire

A capital equipment manufacturing company in Buford, GA is looking for a Controls Automation Engineer to support the development, programming, and modernization of automated equipment and control systems.

6:00 AM–4:30 PM or 7:00 AM–4:30 PM

$28.84

• Develop, program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC-based automation and control systems.
• Work primarily with Siemens PLCs and TIA Portal, including systems utilizing TIA Portal V18 and V16.
• Review existing equipment and controls programs to understand machine functionality and control logic.
• Update, migrate, or adapt existing controls programming for new or upgraded equipment.
• Support the transition of controls and automation programming from outsourced resources to an internal engineering capability.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, controls, sensors, I/O, communications, and other automation-related issues.
• Configure and troubleshoot HMI interfaces as needed.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and controls documentation.
• Maintain organized PLC programs, backups, documentation, and system changes.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and engineering teams during equipment development, upgrades, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Support equipment commissioning and startup activities.
• Provide technical support for equipment issues as needed.
• Travel internationally on an as-needed basis to support equipment installations, commissioning, troubleshooting, or other project requirements.

• Approximately 2–3+ years of experience in controls engineering, automation engineering, PLC programming, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting Siemens PLC systems.
• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal required.
• Ability to understand existing PLC programs and modify or redevelop controls logic for updated equipment.
• Working knowledge of industrial automation components, including sensors, I/O, HMIs, drives, and industrial communications.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and controls documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of controls programming projects.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally as required.
• Experience working with equipment subject to medical-device, regulated-manufacturing, or similar quality standards is a plus, but not required.

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