Factory Automation Engineer I - Industrial Control Systems and Automation

Factory Automation Engineer I

Industrial Automation | PLC Programming | Manufacturing Controls

? Location: Grovetown, GA (Augusta Area)
? Work Schedule: Onsite | 1st Shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM)
? Duration: 12-Month Contract
? Pay Rate:$40-$42/hour
? Overtime available as needed

We are seeking a Factory Automation Engineer to support manufacturing automation, controls engineering, and production systems in a large-scale industrial environment. This role is ideal for an engineer with hands-on experience programming PLCs, supporting automated equipment, and troubleshooting manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, update, and maintain electrical control systems, PLC programs, and HMI interfaces
• Support installation, integration, and networking of manufacturing equipment
• Develop and maintain communication interfaces between shop floor equipment, PLCs, MES, and SCADA systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve production and equipment downtime issues
• Support manufacturing process improvements and automation initiatives
• Work with cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors to complete automation projects
• Lead controls engineering efforts on equipment upgrades and system enhancements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in Controls, Automation, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of HMI development and industrial automation systems
• Experience with SQL databases
• Understanding of electrical design principles and industrial controls
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MES and SCADA platforms
• Allen Bradley/Rockwell PLC experience
• Ignition SCADA experience
• Manufacturing automation and machine integration experience
• Industrial networking and device connectivity knowledge
• Experience supporting production environments

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial automation and manufacturing controls, with the ability to troubleshoot equipment, support production operations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.