Job Description

Automation and Controls Specialist / Engineer

Location: Covington, GA (Headquarters)

Must be a US Citizen or a Green Card Holder

Our client is seeking a hands-on Automation and Controls Specialist / Engineer to join their growing team. This individual will play a key role in designing, programming, and supporting automation systems that power innovative solutions for their customers.

Key Responsibilities

PLC Programming – Required

• Develop and implement PLC programs from scratch to support a wide range of products and systems.
• Program using Carel Software and Automation Direct (DirectLOGIC) PLCs. Experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens , and other platforms is highly desirable.
• Provide remote technical support (phone and email) to troubleshoot customer issues.
• Travel to customer sites as needed for installation support, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Minimum 5 years of direct PLC programming experience required.

Component Selection – Preferred

• Select and specify electrical and automation components (motors, circuit breakers, relays, VFDs, controllers, etc.).
• Create and maintain a Job Parts Control Sheet (JPCS) in Excel for procurement.
• Strong Excel proficiency is highly beneficial.

Additional Involvement

• Collaborate with the CAD and electrical design teams to support testing, validation, and integration of electrical designs and PLC programs.
• Participate in testing and verification of PLC programming (DirectLOGIC Software) to ensure quality and reliability.

Why Join?

• Great Culture – Small, close-knit team where your contributions have a measurable impact.
• Variety of Work – Exposure to different projects and systems, creating opportunities to expand your skills.
• Career Growth – Potential to grow into management as the company continues to expand.
• Work-Life Balance – 4-day work week (Monday–Thursday, 6AM–5PM). Enjoy 3-day weekends every week.

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Health plan
• 4-day work week (Mon–Thu)
• Bonuses and incentive programs

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