Senior Controls Engineer: Lead Automation Initiatives

TRC Talent Solutions; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Annual performance bonus

Earned Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TRC Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading manufacturer in Gainesville, GA to recruit a Senior Controls Engineer. You will lead design, integration, and optimization of mechatronic and control systems across multiple lines, with a focus on safety, reliability and scalability.

You will mentor teams, collaborate with IT/MES, and drive cross-functional automation initiatives, applying advanced PLC programming and project-management skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in controls engineering or automation
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• Strong diagnostic, analytical, and project management skills
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs preferred and willingness to mentor teams

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and optimize PLC programs for complex production systems.
• Manage large automation projects from scope to installation.
• Ensure NEC/NFPA/IEC compliance and maintain documentation and risk assessments.
• Lead root cause analysis, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor engineering teams and coordinate with IT/MES across enterprise platforms.

Skills

PLC programming

Allen Bradley

Mitsubishi

Project management

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Mechatronics

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Mitsubishi PLCs

Job description

TRC Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading manufacturer in Gainesville, GA to recruit a Senior Controls Engineer. You will lead design, integration, and optimization of mechatronic and control systems across multiple lines, with a focus on safety, reliability and scalability.

You will mentor teams, collaborate with IT/MES, and drive cross-functional automation initiatives, applying advanced PLC programming and project-management skills in a fast-paced environment.