Controls Engineer

NPAworldwide; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide, Gainesville, GA, is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to support and advance manufacturing automation across its North American operations. The role combines hands-on controls engineering, system integration, and continuous improvement on the factory floor to boost safety, productivity, reliability, and throughput.

You will design and optimize PLC programs, test new automation systems, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with IT and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in controls, software development, automation, or engineering/IT.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize PLC programs (AllenBradley, Mitsubishi) for production equipment
• Engineer, test, and commission new automation and mechatronic systems
• Troubleshoot complex controls issues and support maintenance teams to reduce downtime
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implement longterm fixes
• Develop and maintain controls standards and best practices across the plant
• Create detailed technical documentation (schematics, risk assessments, operator instructions)
• Manage automation and controls projects from concept through launch (scope, cost, timeline)
• Integrate automated systems with MES platforms in collaboration with IT
• Work with vendors to evaluate new technologies and automation solutions
• Support preventive maintenance strategy development for automated equipment
• Train manufacturing and maintenance teams on new systems and upgrades
• Occasionally support offshift or weekend activities as needed

Skills

Technical communication

Troubleshooting

Multitasking

Team player

Self-motivated

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics

Related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Mitsubishi PLCs

AutoCAD Electrical

MES

HMI design

Python

Visual Basic

Job description

Job Description

Locations: Gainesville, GA or Jefferson, GA
Shift: 1st Shift | 7:30am 4:30pm
Compensation: $75,000 $150,000 (based on experience)
Reports To: Assistant Manager
Environment: Manufacturing | Office & Factory Floor
Employment Type: Fulltime

Role Overview

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to support and advance nextgeneration manufacturing automation across its North American operations. This role combines handson controls engineering, system integration, and continuous improvement, working directly on the factory floor to improve safety, productivity, reliability, and throughput.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize PLC programs (AllenBradley, Mitsubishi) for production equipment
• Engineer, test, and commission new automation and mechatronic systems
• Troubleshoot complex controls issues and support maintenance teams to reduce downtime
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implement longterm fixes
• Develop and maintain controls standards and best practices across the plant
• Create detailed technical documentation (schematics, risk assessments, operator instructions)
• Manage automation and controls projects from concept through launch (scope, cost, timeline)
• Integrate automated systems with MES platforms in collaboration with IT
• Work with vendors to evaluate new technologies and automation solutions
• Support preventive maintenance strategy development for automated equipment
• Train manufacturing and maintenance teams on new systems and upgrades
• Occasionally support offshift or weekend activities as needed

Core Competencies

• Strong technical communication (written & verbal)
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
• Collaborative, teamoriented mindset
• Selfmotivated with openness to feedback
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Flexible and responsive to production and project demands

Preferred Technical Experience

• AllenBradley PLC platforms
• AutoCAD Electrical
• HMI design and development
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Project management experience
• Programming exposure: Visual Basic, C/C++, Python

Education & Experience

Bachelors Degree in:

• Automation Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Related field

OR

• 3+ years of relevant industry experience in controls, software development, automation, or engineering/IT

Work Environment

This role blends officebased engineering with regular onfloor manufacturing work, requiring the ability to:

• Stand and walk on concrete floors
• Use hand tools and test equipment
• Read and interpret detailed schematics

Qualifications

• Allen-Bradley PLC platforms
• AutoCAD Electrical
• HMI design and development
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Project management experience
• Programming exposure: Visual Basic, C/C++, Python

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Well known employer with locations across the united states.