Senior Controls Engineer

About the Opportunity

At TRC Talent Solutions, we specialize in connecting exceptional professionals with top-tier organizations to help you accelerate your career. We are currently partnering with an industry-leading manufacturer in Gainesville, GA, to find a highly skilled Senior Controls Engineer.

Our client is transforming the manufacturing landscape through advanced automation, smart systems, and continuous innovation. In this hands-on, high-impact role, you will provide technical leadership in the design, integration, and optimization of mechatronic and control systems across multiple production lines. Working alongside cross-functional teams, you will solve complex challenges, integrate emerging technologies, and directly influence how products are built—all with a strict focus on operator safety, system reliability, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and optimize PLC programs (primarily Allen Bradley and Mitsubishi) for complex production systems.
• Manage large-scale automation projects from scope definition and budgeting to procurement and installation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes (NEC, NFPA, IEC) and maintain critical technical documentation and risk assessments.
• Lead root cause analysis, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives for recurring automation issues.
• Mentor engineering teams and collaborate closely with IT/MES groups to seamlessly integrate automation with enterprise platforms.

Qualifications & Benefits

• 10+ years of experience in controls engineering or automation with a proven track record of leading complex projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field (or equivalent job-related, professional, or military experience).
• Advanced diagnostic, analytical, and project management skills, with a strong preference for Allen Bradley expertise.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision, a 401(k) match, and annual performance bonuses.
• Generous Earned Time Off (ETO), 10 paid company holidays, stability, growth opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employment

TRC Talent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.