Automation Controls Engineer: PLCs, HMIs & Lab Testing

KSB Company; Grovetown (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KSB GIW, Inc. is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer in Grovetown, GA to design, develop, and test advanced electromechanical systems for pumping and mining applications.

You will develop control architectures, program PLCs/HMIs, and support prototype development from concept to validation. You will work with cross‑functional teams including Engineering, Product Management, Global Supply Chain, and external suppliers to create reliable, scalable automation technologies that support new

Qualifications

• 4‑year engineering degree in electrical, computer, or mechanical discipline.
• 3+ years in machine or factory automation with hands‑on controls and test experience.
• Practical experience with motor controls, drives, encoders, sensors, and industrial I/O.

Responsibilities

• Translate functional requirements into control system designs (hardware and software).
• Specify and source PLCs, HMIs, drives, motors, encoders and related components.
• Program PLCs and HMIs to meet defined specifications.
• Build wiring harnesses, panels and prototype assemblies; produce BOMs and schematics.
• Execute lab and field test plans, record results, and document issues and fixes.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Product Management, Global Supply Chain, and vendors.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI configuration

English fluency

Electrical controls

C#/C++/Python

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

KSB GIW, Inc. is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer in Grovetown, GA to design, develop, and test advanced electromechanical systems for pumping and mining applications.

You will develop control architectures, program PLCs/HMIs, and support prototype development from concept to validation. You will work with cross‑functional teams including Engineering, Product Management, Global Supply Chain, and external suppliers to create reliable, scalable automation technologies that support new