Controls Engineer – Real-Time Automation & Data Solutions

SoftWear Automation, Inc.; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SoftWear Automation, Inc. is seeking an Engineer – Controls Systems to design, program, and validate real-time automation solutions from plant floors to enterprise systems.

You will work across PLC, HMI, SCADA, networking, and data platforms, applying high-level programming with languages like C#, HTML5, Python and SQL. You’ll participate in system design, testing, documentation, commissioning, and continuous improvements, while mentoring teammates and embracing new technologies to enhance

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years academic or working experience with listed technologies.
• Demonstrated interest and ability to program, especially text-based languages and OO concepts.
• Team player who learns quickly and applies knowledge to new projects.
• Strong problem-solving, self-starting, and pattern-recognition abilities.

Responsibilities

• Program applications to meet and exceed customer specifications and requirements.
• Engineer and implement real-time automation controls and information solutions.
• Conceptualize during design phase of the project life cycle.
• System programming, debugging, and testing.
• Create documentation including notes, traceability, and case studies.
• Commissioning new solutions and seeking improvement opportunities.
• Develop methodologies and solve complex problems.
• Learn new technologies and mentor colleagues.

Skills

machine and process control

high-level programming

information solutions

database development

operational efficiency

mechatronics

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Beckhoff

B&R Automation

PLCNext

Codesys

Schneider

Inductive Automation

Cognex

Keyence

ROS

Halcon

IEC-61131-3

C#

HTML5

Python

C++

MS SQL

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

MariaDB

MySQL

InfluxDB

Windows

Linux

freeBSD

Job description

SoftWear Automation, Inc. is seeking an Engineer – Controls Systems to design, program, and validate real-time automation solutions from plant floors to enterprise systems.

You will work across PLC, HMI, SCADA, networking, and data platforms, applying high-level programming with languages like C#, HTML5, Python and SQL. You’ll participate in system design, testing, documentation, commissioning, and continuous improvements, while mentoring teammates and embracing new technologies to enhance