Factory Automation Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Factory Automation Engineer
Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Location: Grovetown, GA 30813
Duration: 12 Months (Possibility of Extension/Conversion)
Shift: 1st Shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM) with occasional overtime

Job Summary

• Support factory automation and industrial control systems engineering for manufacturing operations.
• Design, program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC, HMI, SCADA, MES, and electrical control systems.
• Support automation projects, production equipment, and continuous process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and update electrical systems, PLC programs, HMI interfaces, and machine controls.
• Develop and maintain interfaces between shop floor equipment, PLCs, SCADA, and MES systems.
• Support electrical design, testing, validation, and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment.
• Respond to production downtime and resolve automation and controls issues.
• Support installation, integration, and networking of manufacturing equipment.
• Perform engineering analysis and feasibility testing for automation solutions.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Support process improvements and implement engineering change initiatives.
• Participate in project planning, execution, and documentation.
• Maintain engineering standards, technical documentation, and best practices.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Controls, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge of PLC programming and industrial automation systems.
• Experience with SQL and engineering software tools.
• Understanding of electrical design, control systems, and industrial standards.
• Knowledge of MES/SCADA systems (SAP-MES, AMES, JDAAT, Ignition, etc.).
• Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Candidate Details

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics or related Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in Electrical, Controls, Computer, or Automation Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years of PLC programming and electrical design/troubleshooting experience preferred.
• 3+ years of experience with engineering tools, systems, and databases preferred.
• 2+ years of project management experience on moderate to large engineering projects preferred.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and support production as needed.

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As a leading contract, contract-to-hire and professional placement firm, Three Point Solution understands the importance of aligning our client with the right resource at the right time. We are committed to the highest caliber of service that will benefit our clients, candidates and employees. Unlike large, corporate style recruiting firms, we commit to individualized attention that uniquely positions us to bridge the communication gap between recruiter, employer and candidate. Our goal is to cultivate and maintain true partnerships with our clients and candidates.

Company Description

As a leading contract, contract-to-hire and professional placement firm, Three Point Solution understands the importance of aligning our client with the right resource at the right time. We are committed to the highest caliber of service that will benefit our clients, candidates and employees. Unlike large, corporate style recruiting firms, we commit to individualized attention that uniquely positions us to bridge the communication gap between recruiter, employer and candidate. Our goal is to cultivate and maintain true partnerships with our clients and candidates.