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Controls Engineer

Management Analysis and Utilization, Inc. (MAU Wo

Gainesville, GA · $75k–$150k a year · Posted October 14, 2026

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About the job

Locations: Gainesville, GA or Jefferson, GA Shift: 1st Shift | 7:30am – 4:30pm Compensation: $75,000 – $150,000 (based on experience) Reports To: Assistant Manager Environment: Manufacturing | Office & Factory Floor Employment Type: Full‑time

Role Overview

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to support and advance next‑generation manufacturing automation across its North American operations. This role combines hands‑on controls engineering , system integration , and continuous improvement , working directly on the factory floor to improve safety, productivity, reliability, and throughput .

You’ll partner closely with manufacturing, maintenance, IT, vendors, and leadership to design, deploy, and maintain robust automation and mechatronic systems that support our long‑term manufacturing strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize PLC programs (Allen‑Bradley, Mitsubishi) for production equipment

Engineer, test, and commission new automation and mechatronic systems

Troubleshoot complex controls issues and support maintenance teams to reduce downtime

Perform root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implement long‑term fixes

Develop and maintain controls standards and best practices across the plant

Create detailed technical documentation (schematics, risk assessments, operator instructions)

Manage automation and controls projects from concept through launch (scope, cost, timeline)

Integrate automated systems with MES platforms in collaboration with IT

Work with vendors to evaluate new technologies and automation solutions

Support preventive maintenance strategy development for automated equipment

Train manufacturing and maintenance teams on new systems and upgrades

Occasionally support off‑shift or weekend activities as needed

Core Competencies

Strong technical communication (written & verbal)

Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail

Collaborative, team‑oriented mindset

Self‑motivated with openness to feedback

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Flexible and responsive to production and project demands

Preferred Technical Experience

Allen‑Bradley PLC platforms

AutoCAD Electrical

HMI design and development

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Project management experience

Programming exposure: Visual Basic, C/C++, Python

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in:

Automation Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Mechatronics

Related field

OR

3+ years of relevant industry experience in controls, software development, automation, or engineering/IT

Work Environment

This role blends office‑based engineering with regular on‑floor manufacturing work , requiring the ability to:

Stand and walk on concrete floors

Use hand tools and test equipment

Read and interpret detailed schematics