Controls Engineer Job Listing at Kelly Services in Suwanee, GA (Job ID 10102542)

Description

Controls Engineer
Suwanee, GA
Direct Hire, Full Benefits, Competitive Pay
$100K - $150K + Depending on experience 

Do you have experience integrating new automated equipment into existing systems?  A manufacturing company is seeking a Controls Engineer to support, maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance automated manufacturing equipment and facility systems. This role requires hands-on experience with PLC programming, industrial automation, electrical controls, and machine safety systems in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to diagnose complex control issues, modify PLC logic, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Experience with Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) and Siemens PLC platforms is required.

Key Responsibilities
PLC & Automation

• Program, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC systems for manufacturing and facility equipment
• Support Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000 / RSLogix) and Siemens (TIA Portal / STEP 7) platforms
• Program and troubleshoot machine safety systems (light curtains, safety relays/PLCs, interlocks, E-Stops)
• Perform I/O configuration, industrial networking, and diagnostics (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Profibus)
• Support and modify HMIs as needed

Maintenance & Engineering Support

• Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues to minimize downtime
• Support preventive maintenance, equipment upgrades, retrofits, and new installations
• Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and performance
• Maintain PLC programs, electrical documentation, backups, and change records

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 3–7+ years of PLC/controls experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs
• Experience with machine safety systems and electrical troubleshooting (sensors, motors, VFDs, control panels)

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

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About Kelly

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