Automation and Controls Specialist / Engineer

MaviTech Professional Services LLC; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-Day Work Week

Hands-on Engineering

Job summary

MaviTech Professional Services LLC in Covington, GA is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to design, program, troubleshoot, and support industrial automation and control systems for our manufacturing client. You will own projects end-to-end—from electrical design and component selection through PLC programming, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering with opportunities to work on PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, AutomationDirect), HMI, VFDs,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on PLC programming experience.
• Experience with PLC platforms including Allen-Bradley, Siemens and AutomationDirect.
• Strong ability to read, create, modify electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs from ground up.
• Develop and troubleshoot HMI and related control-system functionality.
• Configure and troubleshoot VFDs, sensors, motors, controllers, and industrial I/O.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

HMI programming

Controls troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

AutomationDirect

AutoCAD

Job description

Location: Newton County, Georgia | On-site

Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 4-Day Work Week

Our client, a growing equipment manufacturer headquartered in Newton County, Georgia, is seeking a hands‑on Automation & Controls Engineer to design, program, troubleshoot, and support industrial automation and control systems.

This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys owning projects end-to-end—from electrical design and component selection through PLC programming, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

PLC Programming & Controls

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs, including programming control systems from the ground up.
• Work with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, AutomationDirect, or similar PLC and control platforms.
• Develop and troubleshoot HMI and related control-system functionality.
• Configure and troubleshoot VFDs, sensors, motors, controllers, industrial I/O, and other automation components.
• Diagnose electrical and controls-related problems and develop practical solutions.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and support by phone and email.
• Support equipment startup and commissioning as required.

Electrical Design

• Create and modify electrical schematics and control drawings for custom industrial equipment.
• Develop wiring diagrams, control-panel drawings, and related electrical documentation.
• Select and specify electrical and automation components, including motors, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, VFDs, controllers, power supplies, and sensors.
• Create and maintain bills of materials, parts lists, and engineering documentation.
• Review electrical designs for accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Work closely with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and service teams throughout the design and production process.

Commissioning & Technical Support

• Support equipment startup, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Assist manufacturing and service teams with electrical and controls-related issues.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, VFD, electrical, and automation-related problems.
• Provide remote customer support and occasional onsite technical support as needed.
• Assist with continuous improvement of existing control systems and equipment designs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on PLC programming experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing PLC programs from scratch, not solely troubleshooting or modifying existing programs.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, AutomationDirect, or similar PLC platforms.
• Strong industrial automation and controls troubleshooting experience.
• 3+ years of professional AutoCAD experience creating or modifying electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience designing or working with industrial control panels and machine electrical systems.
• Hands-on experience selecting and specifying electrical and automation components.
• Ability to read, create, modify, and troubleshoot electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with VFDs, motors, relays, contactors, sensors, controllers, and industrial I/O.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or EPLAN.
• Experience designing controls for custom industrial equipment or machinery.
• Knowledge of NEC and UL 508A requirements.
• HMI programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with equipment startup, field commissioning, and customer support.
• Experience creating and maintaining BOMs and electrical parts lists.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Why Join?

• 4-Day Work Week – Monday through Thursday with three-day weekends every week.
• Hands-On Engineering – Design, program, troubleshoot, and support real industrial equipment.
• Project Ownership – Opportunity to participate in projects from initial electrical design through PLC programming, startup, and commissioning.
• Variety of Work – Work on different custom equipment and automation projects rather than the same system every day.
• Career Growth – Opportunity to take on increasing technical responsibility and potentially grow into leadership as the company expands.
• Small-Team Environment – Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and leadership, where your contributions have a direct impact.