Controls Engineer Supervisor

Purple; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Match

Flexible vacation

Parental leave

Sick & Wellness Time

Holiday Pay

Sabbatical

Employee discount

Job summary

Purple Innovation, LLC is seeking a Controls Engineering Supervisor to lead automation projects for our McDonough, GA operations. The role requires overseeing a Controls Team, coordinating with Engineering, and ensuring UL-compliant control panel design and PLC programming.

The ideal candidate will have an automation/electrical background, 4+ years in related work, and strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associated Degree in Automation/Electrical required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Related Field required.
• 4+ years of experience in a related field.
• Ability to read Electrical Drawings and redline drawings as field modifications are made.

Responsibilities

• Install and hook-up manufacturing equipment with attention to motor size, voltage, and balance circuits.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment breakdowns involving mechanical and electrical components.
• Lead and hire the facility Controls Team; manage electrical contractors.
• Design control panels to UL Standards; program and troubleshoot PLCs.
• Work with engineering to modify production machinery and perform plant-wide inspections.

Skills

VFD programming

PLC ladder logic

Function block programming

Root cause analysis

Motor control theory

P&ID design

Reading electrical drawings

Network design

Designing safety systems

Troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Education

Associate Degree in Automation/Electrical

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Tools

GE PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

The Purple storyAt Purple, we believe a better life is achievable — and it starts with investing in yourself. As the masterminds of modern rest and recovery, we believe a good night's sleep is the first step toward powering human potential. It fuels happiness, enhances personal growth, and builds a more connected world. That's why our mission is to deliver the most restorative, most supportive, most downright life-changing comfort on the planet. From our groundbreaking GelFlex Grid technology to our work in the community, we never stop pushing boundaries. We're bold, curious, and uncompromising in our pursuit of better — for our customers, for our people, and for the world. Because when you invest in better, everything else follows.CompensationThe compensation target for this role is: $110,500 - $130,000Why this role mattersThe Controls Engineering Supervisor will be responsible for virtually all the technical work with respect to automation projects and service provided to the Operations team. The role of Controls Engineering Supervisor comes with a variety of different responsibilities and options to pursue many career paths.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Install and hook-up manufacturing equipment, exercising care as to size of motors, voltage requirements, and balance circuits for proper power distribution.Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment breakdowns involving mechanical and electrical components.Hire and build out facility Controls Team.Lead the Controls Team in new equipment and upgrade projects.Manage Electrical Contractors to maintain facility electrical systems.Diagnose nature of problem, perform a variety of electrical test procedures, disassemble equipment and replace defective parts, make connections, reassemble and test.Design control panels designed to UL Standards.Proficiency with VFD programming and troubleshooting.Able to take call outs for machine break-downs (all hours).Work closely with engineering to alter and modify production machinery.Perform daily inspections of all equipment plant wide to identify possible equipment problems.Pull parts as required from stock, notify purchasing clerk or supervisor when to reorder parts.Proficient in sizing loads and breaker sizing for machinery.Experience with PLC Ladder Logic and Function Block diagram programming.Program and troubleshoot with GE, Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC’s.Draw basic circuits and electrical diagrams for small equipment.Conduct Root Cause Analysis for Electrical Failures.Network design and implementation.Designing safety systems.Supervisory role will include direct reportsRequired Skills, Education, Experience:Associated Degree in an Automation/Electrical program is requiredBachelors Degree in Related field4 years of experience in a related fieldPossesses a strong ability to work independently, as well as part of a high functioning maintenance and engineering team.Use a variety of electrical test instruments especially multi-meters, computer, hand power tools, grinders, forklift truck, man lift, hoists and hand tools.Ability to read Electrical Drawings, as well as redline the drawings as field modifications are made, update drawings as needed.Experience with injection molding and Extruding machinery a plus.Able to Set short term priorities in responding to plant breakdowns and coordinate with Maintenance and Operations Supervisors.Vibration AnalysisProficiency in Motor Control TheoryProficiency in P&ID designFamiliar with Solidworks electrical Schamatic is a plusHow Purple brings you comfortComprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits401(k) MatchFlexible Vacation PlanChildbirth & Parental LeaveSick & Wellness TimeHoliday PaySabbaticalEmployee DiscountGive Back DayComplimentary MattressWHY JOIN PURPLE?At Purple, you’ll join a team that truly invests in you, not just as an employee, but as a person. Here, you’ll grow in an environment that values curiosity, collaboration, and courage. We believe in open communication, where your ideas are heard, your voice matters, and feedback helps everyone get better. We prioritize building long-term careers and helping you stretch your skills to reach new goals. You’ll be part of a team that owns its work, celebrates integrity, and takes bold risks to innovate. And most importantly, you’ll belong to a community that values people first, where we lift each other up, celebrate what makes us different, and work together to create something extraordinary.Purple provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.