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.