Controls Technician (Automation)

Location: Gainesville, Georgia, United States; onsite manufacturing environment

Company

hirify.global designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets performance products and systems for bicycles, powered vehicles, trucks, motorcycles, and other specialty applications.

What you will do

• Support automation and process control operations at 24/7 production plants.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and design SCADA and PLC programs.
• Assist with automation supplier projects, including equipment specification, factory acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, and debugging.
• Troubleshoot production issues with the Maintenance Department and modify PLC programs to improve efficiency and quality.
• Work with Engineering and management to develop and enhance manufacturing methods.
• Perform electrical work such as wiring and electrical component installation, while maintaining software backups and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience developing and implementing automation processes and equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical knowledge and hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, robots, motion controls, and related programming software.
• Knowledge of PC-based controllers, embedded and real-time operating systems, PID and servo control, linear motors, robot and stepper motor controllers, data acquisition, and vision systems.
• Experience with power distribution and low- and high-voltage wiring through board-level design.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, and lift for extended periods and regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Associate or technical degree preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Team-oriented manufacturing environment focused on delivering performance products.
• Medical, dental, vision, health spending, and dependent care savings accounts.
• Disability and life insurance programs.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Employee discounts and professional development opportunities.