Controls Technician

Fox Factory, Inc.; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Employee discounts

Job summary

Fox Factory, Inc. is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support 24/7 production operations with PLC/HMI, SCADA, and motion-control expertise. You will implement automation solutions, improve processes, and work closely with engineering and maintenance teams on manufacturing methods.

The role requires strong electrical knowledge and hands-on programming experience, with a focus on safety, compliance, and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associates or Technical degree preferred with automation focus.
• 6+ years in a manufacturing environment developing and implementing automation processes.
• Strong electrical knowledge and hands-on PLC/HMI experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide automation and process control support for 24/7 production plants.
• Identify process improvement projects and design SCADA/PLC solutions.
• Capable of electrical work including wiring and installations.
• Collaborate with Engineering to develop and optimize manufacturing methods.
• Coordinate with management on automation capabilities and status.
• Assist in collecting and summarizing data for product/process reports.
• Support Maintenance to troubleshoot production issues.
• Modify PLC programs to maintain production efficiency and quality.
• Improve PLC programs to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Ensure software backups and data integrity.
• Adhere to government regulations and safety requirements.

Skills

PLC/HMI systems

Motion controls

Electrical wiring

Industrial automation

Education

Associates or Technical degree in Electrical/Automation

Tools

PC-based controllers

Vision systems

Data acquisition hardware

Job description

What We Do

FOX Factory designs, engineers, manufactures and markets performance-defining products and systems for customers worldwide. Our premium brand, performance-defining products and systems are used primarily on bicycles, side-by-side vehicles, on-road vehicles with and without off-road capabilities, off-road vehicles and trucks, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, motorcycles, and commercial trucks. Some of our products are specifically designed for and marketed to a variety of leading cycling and powered vehicle original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), while others are distributed to consumers through a global dealer and distribution network. Fox Factory Holding Corp. is the holding company of FOX Factory, Inc. and is publicly traded ("FOXF") on Nasdaq.

Why you should join us

Not only do we provide competitive wages, you will also have access to great benefits and employee discounts. But more importantly, it’s a fun environment where we truly enjoy working as a team and bringing great products to our customers!

Position Summary

Assists and advises on automation projects built by outside automation suppliers including conceptual design work, equipment specification, project management, factory acceptance testing, installation, and commissioning/debug.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide automation and process control support for operations at 24/7 production plants.
• Identify potential process improvement projects, design and develop SCADA & PLC programs to address them properly.
• Capable of performing work as an electrician (e.g. wiring, electrical component installation).
• Works with the Engineering staff to develop, evaluate, and enhance manufacturing methods.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding automation and process control capabilities.
• Assists with developing product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Works with the Maintenance Department to troubleshoot production issues.
• Modifies PLC programs as necessary to ensure production processes remain effective and efficient.
• Improves PLC programs to increase efficiency and improve process quality performance.
• Ensures that facility software and programs are properly backed up.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with all government regulations and safety requirements.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Strong electrical knowledge, including hands on experience with PLC’s/HMI, robots, motion controls and associated programming software
• Familiar with PC–based controller/interface from windows to real time multi-tasking operating system/embedded and PLC, HMI, PID servo control, linear motor, robot controller, stepper motor controller, data acquisition, vision system, power distribution, low/high voltage system wiring to board level design.

Position Qualifications

• Education: Associates or Technical degree preferred
• Experience: 6+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated ability developing and implementing automation processes and equipment required.
• Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Manufacturing Environment Lift up to 50 lbs. regularly Requires walking, standing, bending and lifting for long periods of time Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions.

Note: FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate. We base all employment decisions –including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs – on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development. Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.