Automation Controls Engineer

MaviTech Professional Services LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MaviTech Professional Services LLC seeks a hands-on Automation Controls Engineer to own automation system design, PLC programming, HMI development, and electrical controls integration. Lead from concept to commissioning with strong PLC expertise and AutoCAD-based schematics.

Travel to client sites will be required. The ideal candidate will independently develop systems from ground up, including sequence of operations and testing, with remote connectivity capabilities and a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or technical education in Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on PLC programming experience, including programs developed from scratch
• Demonstrated ownership of complete PLC-based automation systems, including sequences and HMI development
• Experience with remote connectivity and industrial controls troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of electrical drawings, schematics, and AutoCAD or similar drafting tools
• Ability to independently design, integrate, and troubleshoot electrical automation systems
• Onsite in Atlanta area preferred; hybrid may be considered for highly qualified candidates

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC programs from scratch, including control logic, sequences, interlocks, and system functionality
• Own the sequence of operations, control system architecture, PLC design, and complete automation solution
• Program and troubleshoot AutomationDirect (DirectLOGIC), Carel, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or comparable platforms
• Lead testing, integration, validation, and commissioning of automation systems
• Design and develop HMI applications integrated with PLC-controlled equipment
• Develop remote connectivity, monitoring, diagnostics, and troubleshooting capabilities
• Create, modify, review, or direct development of electrical schematics and controls drawings using AutoCAD
• Select and specify PLCs, motors, VFDs, relays, circuit breakers, sensors, controllers, and other controls components
• Collaborate with electrical designers and junior engineering personnel on documentation and integration
• Maintain component and job parts documentation, including Excel-based procurement sheets as needed
• Provide remote customer troubleshooting and technical support by phone or email
• Travel to customer sites as needed for installation, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical controls troubleshooting

Education

Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineering degree or related technical education

Tools

AutoCAD

AutomationDirect DirectLOGIC

Siemens / Allen‑Bradley / Rockwell

Job description

Our client is seeking a hands-on, senior-level Automation Controls Engineer to take ownership of automation system design, PLC programming, HMI development, and electrical controls integration. The ideal candidate can independently develop systems from the ground up, from sequence of operations through testing, commissioning, and support. *PLC programming expertise is the top priority; working knowledge of AutoCAD and electrical schematics is important.

Key Responsibilities

PLC Programming & Controls Design - *Required*

• Develop PLC programs from scratch, including control logic, operating sequences, interlocks, and system functionality.
• Own the sequence of operations, control system architecture, PLC design, and complete automation solution.
• Program and troubleshoot AutomationDirect (DirectLOGIC), Carel, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or comparable platforms.
• Lead testing, integration, validation, and commissioning of automation systems.

HMI & Remote Connectivity - Required

• Design and develop HMI applications integrated with PLC-controlled equipment.
• Develop remote connectivity, monitoring, diagnostics, and troubleshooting capabilities.

Electrical Design & Component Selection

• Create, modify, review, or direct development of electrical schematics and controls drawings using AutoCAD or similar software.
• Select and specify PLCs, motors, VFDs, relays, circuit breakers, sensors, controllers, and other controls components.
• Collaborate with electrical designers and junior engineering personnel on documentation and integration.
• Maintain component and job parts documentation, including Excel-based procurement sheets as needed.

Technical Support & Commissioning

• Provide remote customer troubleshooting and technical support by phone or email.
• Travel to customer sites as needed for installation, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning.

Required Qualifications

• Electrical, Controls, or Automation Engineering degree or related technical education.
• *At least 5 years of direct hands-on PLC programming experience, including developing programs from scratch.
• Demonstrated ownership of complete PLC-based automation systems, including sequence of operations and HMI development.
• Experience with remote connectivity and industrial controls troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of electrical drawings, schematics, and AutoCAD or comparable drafting tools.
• Ability to independently design, integrate, and troubleshoot electrical automation systems.
• Atlanta metropolitan area: Onsite preferred; hybrid may be considered for highly qualified candidates

Preferred Qualifications

• AutomationDirect/DirectLOGIC and Carel experience; Allen-Bradley/Rockwell or Siemens experience also valued.
• Custom machinery, OEM equipment, systems integration, and control panel design experience.
• Experience mentoring or coordinating with junior designers and drafting personnel.

Why Join?

• Technical ownership of complete controls and automation projects.
• Small, collaborative team and variety of engineering challenges.
• Potential growth opportunities as the company expands.
• Four-day schedule (Monday-Thursday, 6 AM-5 PM), subject to confirmation.