Automations and Controls Tech 4th

Carter's Inc.; Braselton (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter’s Inc. is seeking an Automation and Controls Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair control systems at our Braselton Distribution Center.

You will support Rockwell/Siemens PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and related electrical components to keep material handling running safely and efficiently. You will collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams, read schematics, interpret drawings, and apply strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, onsite

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years in industrial automation or control systems.
• Experience with Rockwell ControlLogix/CompactLogix or Siemens TIA Portal.
• Hands-on experience with 480V electrical systems and control circuits.
• Familiarity with Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Modbus, and industrial networking.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
• Preferred: knowledge of Oracle or SAP Warehouse Management Systems.
• Preferred: TCP/IP networking and Linux/Windows server environments; HMI/SCADA familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated material handling and process control systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations to ensure systems run reliably, safely, and efficiently.

Skills

Industrial automation

Rockwell/Siemens PLC

Electrical schematics reading

Troubleshooting

Industrial networking (Ethernet/IP/Mod

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Automation

HMI/SCADA systems

Job description

Serving the needs of all families with young children, Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.

The Automation and Controls Technician supports the operational performance of automated material handling and process systems by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing control systems, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and related electrical components. This position works closely with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure systems run reliably, safely, and efficiently.

The position is a full-time, onsite position based at our Braselton Distribution Center.

We’d Love to hear from you if: (Requirements section)

Must have:

• 1.5 + years of experience in industrial automation or control systems.
• Working knowledge of Rockwell Automation (ControlLogix/CompactLogix), Siemens TIA Portal, or similar PLC platforms.
• Hands-on experience with industrial electrical systems (480V, control circuits, motor starters).
• Familiarity with Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Modbus, and industrial networking.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Working knowledge of warehouse management systems such as Oracle or SAP.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking, Linux/Windows server environments, and HMI/SCADA platforms.
• Familiarity with industrial control systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA) preferred, or a strong interest and ability to learn. Demonstrate excellence in programming, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of controls components and systems.

OUR Team Members:

• Lead Courageously: Have a strong sense of personal values that align with our Company values

• Collaborates Broadly: Build cooperation, trust, and thrive in a consensus driven environment

• Customer Focus: Proactively seek opportunities to leverage data and fact-based insights to serve customers and/or internal clients

• Drive Growth: Set aggressive goals and implement plans precisely

• Cultivates Innovation: Respectfully challenge the “we’ve always done it this way” mentality and explore new ways to achieve desired outcomes

Make a career at Carter’s:

• Career Development: Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter’s University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more, we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.

Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.