Senior Controls Engineer - PLC & Automation Leader

TRC Talent Solutions; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Annual performance bonuses

Earned Time Off (ETO)

10 paid company holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TRC Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading manufacturer in Gainesville, GA, to hire a Senior Controls Engineer who will design, integrate, and optimize mechatronic and control systems across multiple lines. You will drive projects, ensure safety, reliability, and scalability while collaborating with IT/MES teams and cross-functional partners.

You will lead PLC programming (Allen Bradley and Mitsubishi), manage large automation projects, and ensure compliance with NEC/NFPA/IEC standards,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in controls engineering or automation with a proven track record of leading complex projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field (or equivalent job-related, professional, or military experience).
• Advanced diagnostic, analytical, and project management skills, with a strong preference for Allen Bradley expertise.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision, a 401(k) match, and annual performance bonuses.
• Generous Earned Time Off (ETO), 10 paid company holidays, stability, growth opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and optimize PLC programs (primarily Allen Bradley and Mitsubishi) for complex production systems.
• Manage large-scale automation projects from scope definition and budgeting to procurement and installation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes (NEC, NFPA, IEC) and maintain critical technical documentation and risk assessments.
• Lead root cause analysis, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives for recurring automation issues.
• Mentor engineering teams and collaborate closely with IT/MES groups to seamlessly integrate automation with enterprise platforms.

Skills

Controls engineering

Automation

Project leadership

Diagnostics/Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Mechatronics or related field

Tools

Allen Bradley

Mitsubishi

Job description

TRC Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading manufacturer in Gainesville, GA, to hire a Senior Controls Engineer who will design, integrate, and optimize mechatronic and control systems across multiple lines. You will drive projects, ensure safety, reliability, and scalability while collaborating with IT/MES teams and cross-functional partners.

You will lead PLC programming (Allen Bradley and Mitsubishi), manage large automation projects, and ensure compliance with NEC/NFPA/IEC standards,