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Factory Automation Engineer I - Industrial Control Systems and Automation

Epitec Staffing

Grovetown, GA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40–$42 Per Hour
SKILLS
Allen-Bradley, Automation, Automation Engineering, Automation System Development, Continuous Improvement, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Electrical Design, Electricity, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Interface Programming Languages, Large-Scale Systems, Maintenance - Electrical, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Network Connectivity, Network System Hardware, Operational Support, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Support, Production Systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project/Program Management, SQL Databases, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Systems Administration/Management
LOCATION
Grovetown, GA
POSTED
1 day ago

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.

 

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