Controls Engineer (Jasper, GA, US, 30143)

Datwyler; Jasper (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate

Growth opportunities

401K with Roth option

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Datwyler in Jasper, GA is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to design, implement, and optimize automation across manufacturing lines. You will develop data collection systems, write PLC code, and validate equipment, ensuring safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include supporting machine vision, process instrumentation, and control software transitions from concept to production; travel to other QSR facilities as needed; mentor vendors and collaborate with engineering teams to

Qualifications

• BS/MS in an Engineering field (Electrical/Mechanical/Control Systems/CS&E/Mechatronic/Automation).
• 3–5 years as a hands-on Controls Engineer or Applications Engineer in automation.
• Proficiency programming industrial process and manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to program machine vision systems and image processing software (Teledyne Dalsa, Cognex, Keyence, Basler, Fanuc).
• Proficiency programming and tuning variable frequency drives.
• Advanced proficiency with Python, VB, .NET, C, C++.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and maintain manufacturing data collection systems and data sharing systems.
• Develop PLC code and provide machine control configuration and validation for production equipment.
• Provide documentation for work instructions and validation packages.
• Spec machine vision systems and maintain output quality.
• Provide technical support for automation across plants.
• Travel to other facilities for new program launches or installations.
• Ensure equipment meets safety and environmental standards.
• Identify advancements to reduce cost and improve quality/efficiency.
• Manage vendors and contractors for required scopes.
• Support manufacturing, process engineering, automation, and maintenance teams.

Skills

Python

VB

.NET

C

C++

Machine vision programming

Process control

Automation engineering

Education

BS/MS in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Controls/CS&E/Mechatronics/Automation)

Tools

AutoCAD

3D CAD (Revit)

MSSQL/MySQL

Job description

Responsibilities

Develop, modify, and maintain manufacturing data collection systems and data sharing systems.

Develop PLC code and provide machine control configuration and validation for production and support equipment.

Provide written documentation of work instructions/procedures to support software validation, instrument qualification and operational qualification package.

Spec out machine vision systems, write vision code and maintain high quality output from the system on an ongoing basis.

Provide technical support for new and existing automation equipment across multiple plants.

Travel to other QSR facilities as needed to assist with new program launches or equipment installations.

Ensure production equipment meets all safety and environmental standards.

Identify and research advancements in processes, equipment, software, and hardware to support cost reductions, improve quality and efficiency.

Manage vendors and contractors to optimally execute scopes of work.

Perform technical support to manufacturing, process engineering, automation, and maintenance.

Participate in continuous improvement efforts, corrective action formulation, and root-cause investigation.

Qualifications

BS/MS in an Engineering field (Majors in: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Science and Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, etc.).

3-5 years of experience as a hands‑on Controls Engineer or Applications Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems.

Proficiency in programming industrial process and manufacturing equipment.

Ability to program machine vision systems and image processing software (Teledyne Dalsa, Cognex, Keyence, Basler, Fanuc).

Proficiency programming and tuning variable frequency drives.

Advanced proficiency with various text‑based program languages (Python, VB, .NET, C, C++).

Experience transitioning products and processes from concept to production desired.

Controls Network Configuration

• Field bus Networks (ProfiNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP)
• Serial communication (RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, ProfiBus, BacNet) between PLCs and instruments and microcontrollers
• Ethernet communications between machine PLCs and database systems
• Advanced proficiency in database systems (MSSQL, MySQL, Access) is a plus

Proficiency creating detailed process, electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics in CAD (AutoCAD). Ability to use 3D CAD packages such as with Revit is a plus.

Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (Level, temperature and pressure transducers, current and power meters, etc.) is a plus.

Experience programming Cartesian, SCARA and Articulated robots is a plus (Fanuc, Kuka, Motoman, Mitsubishi) is a plus.

Experience creating technical specifications for process or manufacturing equipment is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate
• Growth opportunities
• Combined PTO
• Matching 5% 401K with Roth option
• Medical, Dental, Vision and other auxiliary benefit options
• Company paid Life Insurance and optional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Development training and opportunities for growth
• Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value all people at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.