Automation Service Engineer – On‑Site Troubleshooter

PPC Partners Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PPC Partners Inc. is hiring Automation Service Engineers at all levels to support and expand our industrial automation service division across Georgia.

You'll work hands-on with cutting‑edge systems, troubleshooting, programming, commissioning, and optimizing control platforms on customer sites. Engineers I–Senior will partner with customers, collaborate with engineering and field teams, maintain safety standards, and contribute to ongoing improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong safety mindset and personal integrity.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Technical degree or vocational training in automation, electrical, or related field.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, motor controls, sensors, and industrial networks.
• Familiarity with platforms such as Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or similar.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Experience in manufacturing, material handling, processing, or logistics environments.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve issues in industrial automation and control systems.
• Modify, program, and support PLC, HMI, and related control platforms.
• Perform system upgrades, preventative maintenance, and on-site service calls.
• Support equipment start-ups, commissioning, and operational improvements.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to ensure safety and reliability.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Safety mindset

Willingness to travel

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

PPC Partners Inc. is hiring Automation Service Engineers at all levels to support and expand our industrial automation service division across Georgia.

You'll work hands-on with cutting‑edge systems, troubleshooting, programming, commissioning, and optimizing control platforms on customer sites. Engineers I–Senior will partner with customers, collaborate with engineering and field teams, maintain safety standards, and contribute to ongoing improvements.