Controls Engineer

MAU is hiring a Controls Engineer for our client in Gainesville, GA.As a Controls Engineer, you will design, program, and deploy automated and mechatronic systems to improve safety, productivity, and reliability across manufacturing operations. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Shift Information

• 1st shift
• 40 hours per week

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in automation engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechatronics, or a related field
• OR 3+ years of industry experience in software development, programming, or engineering/IT disciplines

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC platforms
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical
• Experience with HMI design and development
• Experience with MES systems (data collection, visualization, quality, efficiency)
• Project management experience
• Programming experience with Visual Basic, C, C++, or Python

General Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
• Self-driven with openness to guidance and feedback
• Flexibility to meet project and production deadlines

Essential Functions

• Develop, modify, and optimize PLC programs using Allen Bradley and Mitsubishi platforms for production equipment
• Partner with manufacturing engineers to design, specify, build, test, and commission mechatronic systems
• Research new technologies, evaluate equipment, and collaborate with vendors and internal teams to engineer controls solutions
• Lead and support maintenance technicians in troubleshooting controls issues and reducing downtime
• Analyze recurring equipment problems, identify root causes, and implement long-term corrective actions
• Build and maintain relationships with automation suppliers and evaluate new vendors and technologies
• Create equipment specifications, manage procurement, and oversee installation of automation and controls hardware
• Integrate automation systems with the MES platform in collaboration with IT
• Develop and maintain controls standards to ensure consistency and best practices
• Produce and maintain engineering documentation including schematics, operator instructions, and risk assessments
• Manage project timelines, budgets, design reviews, and installation plans from concept through launch
• Support development of preventive maintenance strategies for automated equipment
• Train manufacturing and maintenance teams on new systems and processes
• Communicate system performance, failures, and improvement opportunities to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Stay current with automation technologies and industry standards including NEC, NFPA, and IEC
• Support operations during off-shift or weekend activities as needed
• Assist teammates to support shifting priorities and maintain a collaborative engineering environment