Senior Automation Controls Leader – Drive Factory Innovation

NorthPoint Search Group; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonuses

Earned paid time off

10 paid company holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the development and implementation of advanced automated systems across multiple production lines in Gainesville, GA. This hands-on role focuses on designing, integrating, troubleshooting, and optimizing mechatronic control systems on the factory floor.

You will mentor engineers and maintenance staff, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with IT, maintenance, and manufacturing teams to ensure safety, reliability, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of controls engineering or related automation experience.
• Proven experience leading complex automation projects and teams.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Experience with safety, documentation, and standards compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, integration, and optimization of advanced automation across multiple lines.
• Mentor engineers and maintenance staff on troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Collaborate with IT, MES, and manufacturing to ensure reliable operation.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain controls standards.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

MS Office

Allen-Bradley

Mitsubishi PLCs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Mitsubishi PLCs

Job description

NorthPoint Search Group seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the development and implementation of advanced automated systems across multiple production lines in Gainesville, GA. This hands-on role focuses on designing, integrating, troubleshooting, and optimizing mechatronic control systems on the factory floor.

You will mentor engineers and maintenance staff, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with IT, maintenance, and manufacturing teams to ensure safety, reliability, and