Filtration Group · 18 hours ago
Controls Engineer
Fairburn, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expFiltration Group Corp is seeking a Controls Engineer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting automated control systems in manufacturing operations. This role involves optimizing machine performance, ensuring process reliability, and integrating various automation technologies while adhering to safety and quality standards.
Environmental ConsultingHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Ensure that designs meet or exceed the requirements of safety and any applicable industry and/or Porex standards
Conduct audits and review process to ensure robot cells meet current safety standards
Design system structures, automation units and automated robotic cell layouts to continuously improve OEE
Troubleshoot and maintain current automation systems work with/support others to create and implement PM schedules to maximize run time and reduce/eliminate unplanned down time
Works with and trains groups in production, engineering, tooling, and other operational groups to ensure work adheres to design
Lead automation and process improvement projects as needed
Supports preparation, installation, and maintenance of current and future automation projects
Keep abreast of new technological developments, both in hardware and software, or competitive environment that would affect the design, coding or testing process
Where appropriate, select and supervise external contractors and consultants to ensure they meet the requirements for function, cost, timing and quality
Perform functions as required by established engineering procedures, including project requests through engineering release and change management procedures
Work with engineers, technicians, and internal teams to develop tests that simulate the requirements of the customer. Evaluate test data and revise programs to solve identified problems
Create and release software packages and software documentation for prototypes and production
Use modern software engineering techniques to develop modular or object-oriented software that meets the product requirements. Document code so that it is easily understood and maintained by others. Code may be developed via auto-coding directly from models
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
+ Bachelor's degree in robotics, mechanical engineering, or similar related discipline - or certified in applicable
+ Minimum of three (3) years of experience with automation, controls, and/or robotics
+ Manufacturing experience required. Preferably plastics manufacturing environment
+ Experience in design for manufacturing process, cost effectiveness, and time reduction
Must work well in teams and independently
Working knowledge of 3D and 2D modeling software (Solidworks, Acad Lt), MS Office, and machine design
Allen Bradley, Trend X, visuals on scree, AB equipment and network interface hardware/software
Universal Robotics programming and troubleshooting a must
Rockwell controls experience preferred (Compactlogix, Micrologix, SLC, Studio 5000)
Preferred
e-series preferred
FCR-T1/T1 certification is plus
Integration between Rockwell & UR a plus
Experience with Keyence vision systems a plus
Working knowledge of electrical panel layout and components a plus
Company
Filtration Group
Filtration Group is a manufacturer and supplier of filtration products for the HVAC, industrial and process, liquid and safety markets.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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unknown2025-11-11Acquired
Leadership Team
Dave McGinnis
Chief Financial Officer
Joe Antonacci
Group CFO - Life Sciences - Filtration Group
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