Controls Engineer – Industrial Automation

Recruiting Partner: Cassandra Williams

Cartersville, Georgia | Engineering | Not Remote | $105,000 to $120,000 | Job ID: 173242

Job Summary

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Join a hands-on engineering environment where you’ll design, program, and troubleshoot custom automation systems from concept through production. This role is built for someone who wants to be on the floor working directly on machinery, solving problems in real time, and owning projects from build through implementation.

Controls Engineer – Industrial Automation Benefits and Compensation:

  • Competitive base salary ($100K–$120K, flexible based on experience)
  • Healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Hands-on role with full product lifecycle exposure
  • Direct access to leadership and engineering team
  • Collaborative, team-oriented environment

Controls Engineer – Industrial Automation Requirements & Qualifications:

  • 3–5+ years in industrial automation, controls engineering, or electrical engineering
  • Strong PLC programming from scratch
  • Experience with industrial networking protocols
  • Ability to read and create electrical schematics (CAD)
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis experience
  • Understanding of electrical codes and safety standards
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Must haves:

  • Write PLC programs for custom machinery from concept through production
  • Support machine builds and system integration on the manufacturing floor
  • Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues in real time
  • Work cross-functionally with production and service teams to resolve issues
  • Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Controls Engineer – Industrial Automation Preferred Background & Skills:

  • Experience with Yaskawa or similar PLC platforms (Omron, Mitsubishi, IDEC)
  • Motion control or PLC open experience
  • HMI development experience
  • OEM or custom machinery manufacturing experience
  • Exposure to ERP systems
  • Experience with electrical testing
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

 

JOB ID: 173242

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