Controls Engineer
Software Engineering
Georgia, USA · Homerville, GA, USA
Posted on Jul 8, 2026
Position Summary:
The Controls Engineer position is accountable for the planning, development, design, and coordination of control systems in assigned Small Packaging-Metal facilities. Specific accountabilities include evaluating manufacturing processes to improve product quality, process efficiencies and machine reliability; failure analyses; developing new control systems and modifying existing systems; leading project activities in the areas of controls/electrical design and equipment integration.
Responsibilities:
- Manage activities of cost reduction projects – write AFE update reports.
- Monitor and improve machine process, develop work instructions and train employees.
- Participate in implementing safety improvements.
- Evaluates and improves manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs.
- Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting Programmable Electronic Systems.
- Participate in projects that support in reducing downtime and scrap.
- Organize, plan and commission new or modified production lines.
- Modify control system logic and industrial machinery to optimize equipment performance and control.
- Investigate operational problems affecting production in a systematic and methodical manner.
- Read and understand pneumatic, hydraulic, electric and electronic documentation and drawings and interpret equipment data.
- Electrical Schematic documentation for corporate
- Provide training to operators, supervisors, managers on new or modified processes.
- Strong understanding of Allen Bradley Control Systems, RSLogix 5000 & Siemens S7
- Works with maintenance department to ensure preventative and predictive maintenance compliance.
- Programs software to configure and/or make modifications to automated systems and process control systems, which will include maintaining a backup library of robotic, PLC and other instrumentation software.
- Evaluates, selects and coordinates with outside vendors for design, machining and fabrication of tooling and systems.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline; preferably in electrical or controls engineering. Associates degree with equivalent experience in Controls Engineering may be acceptable.
- 5-10 years of engineering experience required.
- Working knowledge of high-volume manufacturing.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing and quality improvement methods. Lean Manufacturing concepts.
- Project Management experience preferred.
- Six Sigma/Lean experience preferred.
- Experience with Robotics
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to work alone, or in a team environment with limited supervision.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent computer and data analysis skills. Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. SAP & Data Analysis (such as Minitab) experience a plus
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The Controls Engineer position is accountable for the planning, development, design, and coordination of control systems in assigned Small Packaging-Metal facilities. Specific accountabilities include evaluating manufacturing processes to improve product quality, process efficiencies and machine reliability; failure analyses; developing new control systems and modifying existing systems; leading project activities in the areas of controls/electrical design and equipment integration.