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

Job Tags

3 days per week,

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