What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls & Automation Engineer position at W3Global?
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Controls & Automation Engineer to join our team in Braselton, Georgia.
This position will play a key role in the development, programming, troubleshooting, and support of automated shot peening systems and industrial controls.
Position Responsibilities
This position will play a key role in the development, programming, troubleshooting, and support of automated shot peening systems and industrial controls.
Position Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and troubleshoot electrical control systems for shot peening machinery
- Program, modify, and maintain Fanuc CNC and PMC control systems
- Develop and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs
- Robotic cell integration, robot programming, end-of-arm tooling integration, safety circuits, and coordination between robots, PLCs, HMIs, and CNC systems.
- Responsible for electrical panel layout, wiring, and system integration
- Perform machine startup, testing, and commissioning
- Support machine installations and service work at customer facilities
- Diagnose and resolve electrical and controls-related issues both in-house and in the field
- Collaborate with mechanical engineering, assembly, and service teams to complete projects
- Create and maintain electrical schematics and documentation
- Train customers on machine operation and controls systems when required
- Experience as a Controls Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Automation Engineer, or similar role
- Fanuc CNC and PMC programming experience required
- Allen-Bradley PLC experience preferred
- Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems and automation controls
- Experience integrating industrial robots (Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, Universal Robots, etc.) into automated machinery preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
- Experience with machine troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Familiarity with servo systems, motors, sensors, and industrial networking
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Willingness to travel approximately 30% for installations and service support
- Valid driver's license required
- Must possess a valid U.S. Passport or be able to obtain one
- Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check
- Standard operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Some overtime may be required based on project schedules and travel demands.
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000