Job Title: Factory Automation Engineer
Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Location: Grovetown, GA 30813
Duration: 12 Months (Possibility of Extension/Conversion)
Shift: 1st Shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM) with occasional overtime
Job Summary
• Support factory automation and industrial control systems engineering for manufacturing operations.
• Design, program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC, HMI, SCADA, MES, and electrical control systems.
• Support automation projects, production equipment, and continuous process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and update electrical systems, PLC programs, HMI interfaces, and machine controls.
• Develop and maintain interfaces between shop floor equipment, PLCs, SCADA, and MES systems.
• Support electrical design, testing, validation, and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment.
• Respond to production downtime and resolve automation and controls issues.
• Support installation, integration, and networking of manufacturing equipment.
• Perform engineering analysis and feasibility testing for automation solutions.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Support process improvements and implement engineering change initiatives.
• Participate in project planning, execution, and documentation.
• Maintain engineering standards, technical documentation, and best practices.
Required Skills
• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Controls, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge of PLC programming and industrial automation systems.
• Experience with SQL and engineering software tools.
• Understanding of electrical design, control systems, and industrial standards.
• Knowledge of MES/SCADA systems (SAP-MES, AMES, JDAAT, Ignition, etc.).
• Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Candidate Details
• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics or related Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in Electrical, Controls, Computer, or Automation Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years of PLC programming and electrical design/troubleshooting experience preferred.
• 3+ years of experience with engineering tools, systems, and databases preferred.
• 2+ years of project management experience on moderate to large engineering projects preferred.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and support production as needed.
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