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Controls Engineer

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Lawrenceville, GA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Automation, Automation Systems, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Commissioning, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Customer Training, Debugging Skills, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electronic Engineering, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Process Validation, Production Support, Production Systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project/Program Management, Schematics, Servomechanism, Software Administration, Software Validation, System Validation, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Writing, Validation Documentation
LOCATION
Lawrenceville, GA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Controls Engineer to design, program, commission, and support custom automation systems and machinery. This individual will play a critical role in delivering turnkey solutions, from initial programming and system validation through on-site commissioning and long-term customer support.
This is a hands-on engineering role offering strong project ownership, customer interaction, and exposure to complex automation environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop PLC-based control systems for custom automation equipment
  • Program and configure HMI interfaces for operator interaction and diagnostics
  • Integrate and program servo systems, cam-driven applications, pneumatic systems, and electrically actuated stations
  • Support software validation activities and documentation requirements
  • Execute and assist with DQ, IQ, and OQ protocols in compliance with GMP and GAMP standards
  • Perform system commissioning, debugging, and field modifications both in-house and at customer facilities
  • Create, maintain, and update project documentation, technical specifications, and operating manuals
  • Review and interpret electrical schematics; recommend and implement updates as needed
  • Collaborate directly with customers to clarify requirements and troubleshoot technical issues
  • Participate in design reviews, installations, and service support activities
  • Deliver operator and maintenance training at customer sites
  • Provide production and system support for installed machines and automation lines
  • Serve as the Controls Engineering lead on assigned projects, partnering closely with Project Management
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Electronics, or related field — or equivalent hands-on experience
  • 3–5 years of experience in custom automation and industrial control systems
  • Strong PLC and HMI programming experience
  • Proficiency with Siemens and Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) platforms, including servo motion control

 


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com

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