Controls Engineer — Industrial Automation & Vision Systems

Datwyler Group; Jasper (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Datwyler Group is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automation controls for manufacturing operations. The role spans PLC programming, HMI design, machine vision, and data systems to optimize production and ensure safety standards are met.

You will collaborate with process, mechanical and electrical teams, document procedures, and support equipment validation across plants. Travel to facilities may be required as projects launch.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in an Engineering field and hands-on Controls/Applications engineering experience.
• Experience with automation, electromechanical systems and production transitions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and maintain manufacturing data collection and sharing systems.
• Develop PLC code and machine control configuration for production equipment.
• Create documentation for software validation and commissioning.
• Design machine vision systems and maintain output quality.
• Provide technical support across plants and travel as needed.
• Ensure safety and environmental standards are met.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/GUI

Machine vision

Python/C/C++

Electrical, mechanical controls

Databases (SQL)

Robotics (Fanuc/Kuka)

Networking (Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet)

Education

BS/MS in Engineering

Tools

Omron/Siemens/Allen-Bradley PLCs

Ignition, AB Panelview

AutoCAD/Revit

SQL databases

Job description

Datwyler Group is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automation controls for manufacturing operations. The role spans PLC programming, HMI design, machine vision, and data systems to optimize production and ensure safety standards are met.

You will collaborate with process, mechanical and electrical teams, document procedures, and support equipment validation across plants. Travel to facilities may be required as projects launch.