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Automation Engineer

Talent Wave Associates
Kennesaw, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026

Are you passionate about designing and improving manufacturing automation systems? Join us in a role where your expertise will drive innovation and efficiency in our production processes.

About the Role

The Automation Engineer is responsible for the design, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of manufacturing automation systems. This role supports production, maintenance, quality, and engineering operations by developing and maintaining PLC, HMI, machine vision, and electrical control systems used throughout the manufacturing facility. As a key technical resource, the Controls Engineer plays a crucial role in both new equipment implementation and the optimization of existing production systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement controls systems for manufacturing equipment and processes.
  • Select and integrate PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, sensors, drives, and network devices.
  • Maintain controls documentation and manage IP addressing for automation devices.
  • Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC programs and HMI applications.
  • Design, configure, implement, and troubleshoot vision systems.
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting support for controls-related production issues.
  • Identify and implement automation improvements to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Minimum three (3) years of industrial automation and controls engineering experience.
  • Proficiency in RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and FactoryTalk View ME.
  • Experience with electrical troubleshooting, electrical schematics, relay logic, and servo systems.
  • Experience with FANUC and ABB robotics.
  • Proficiency in machine vision systems, including Keyence, Cognex, and SICK platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with AutoCAD Electrical and SQL databases.
  • Automotive manufacturing experience.

At Talent Wave Associates, we connect outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, people-first recruiting experience. Ready to ride the wave of opportunity? Apply today!

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our applicant tracking system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

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