Senior Controls Engineer: Lead Automation & Innovation

Staff Financial Group

Gainesville (GA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis
401(k) matching
Annual performance bonuses
Earned paid time off
10 paid company holidays
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Staff Financial Group in Gainesville, GA is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead development and implementation of advanced automated systems across multiple production lines. This hands-on role focuses on design, integration, troubleshooting, and optimization of mechatronic and control systems on the factory floor.

You will collaborate with IT, MES, and maintenance teams, driving safety, reliability, and scalability while introducing emerging technologies.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or related field.
  • Proven track record leading complex automation projects.
  • Mentor engineers and maintenance personnel to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, develop, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC programs (Allen-Bradley & Mitsubishi).
  • Lead large automation projects from scope through commissioning, including budgets and schedules.
  • Implement preventative maintenance and continuous improvement for controls equipment.

Skills

Mentoring
Project management
Leadership
Communication
Time management
Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automation/ Electrical/ Computer Engineering/ Mechatronics

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs
Mitsubishi PLCs
Microsoft Office

Job description

Staff Financial Group in Gainesville, GA is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead development and implementation of advanced automated systems across multiple production lines. This hands-on role focuses on design, integration, troubleshooting, and optimization of mechatronic and control systems on the factory floor.

You will collaborate with IT, MES, and maintenance teams, driving safety, reliability, and scalability while introducing emerging technologies.

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