Senior Controls Engineer - Lead Advanced Automation

Kubota Group; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

ETO/10 paid company holidays

Stability and growth opportunity

Job summary

Kubota Group is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the development and deployment of advanced automated systems across multiple production lines in our Georgia facility.

You will architect PLC programs (Allen Bradley/Mitsubishi), drive safety and reliability, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with IT, MES, and maintenance teams to ensure seamless system integration and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or related discipline.
• Proven track record of leading complex automation projects and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and optimize PLC programs (Allen Bradley and Mitsubishi) for complex production systems.
• Drive innovation in manufacturing controls solutions with operator safety, system reliability, and scalability.
• Develop and enforce company-wide controls standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with IT and MES teams to integrate automation systems with enterprise platforms.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEC and other applicable regulations.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of technical documentation including schematics, risk assessments, and operational procedures.
• Manage large-scale automation projects including scope definition, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and installation.
• Evaluate and onboard new technologies and vendors to advance automation capabilities.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with automation and controls equipment suppliers.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership regarding system performance and improvement opportunities.
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives for recurring automation and controls issues.
• Lead the development and implementation of preventative maintenance programs for controls and automation equipment.
• Provide training and technical guidance to manufacturing and maintenance teams on new systems and processes.

Skills

Controls engineering

Automation project leadership

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor's in automation engineering

Bachelor's in electrical engineering

Bachelor's in mechatronics

Job description

Kubota Group is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the development and deployment of advanced automated systems across multiple production lines in our Georgia facility.

You will architect PLC programs (Allen Bradley/Mitsubishi), drive safety and reliability, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with IT, MES, and maintenance teams to ensure seamless system integration and compliance with industry standards.