Controls Engineer

Kubota•Gainesville, GA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Kubota is seeking a Controls Engineer to advance manufacturing through automation, smart systems, and continuous innovation. This hands-on role designs and deploys mechatronic and automation solutions to improve safety, efficiency, and reliability across operations. The engineer works with cross-functional teams to solve manufacturing challenges, integrate technologies, and develop production capabilities, bringing designs from concept to implementation on the factory floor. The position is based in Gainesville or Jefferson, Georgia, and combines office work with hands-on time on the production floor. Occasional off-shift or weekend support may be needed.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Collaborative, team-first mindset.
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Self-motivated, with a willingness to learn and adapt.
Flexibility to meet project and production deadlines.
Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field, or 3+ years of relevant industry experience in software development, programming, or engineering/IT disciplines.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms.
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical.
Experience with HMI development and design.
Experience with MES systems, including data collection, visualization, quality, and efficiency.
Project management experience.
Programming experience with Visual Basic, C, C++, or Python.

Responsibilities

Develop, modify, and optimize PLC programs for production equipment.
Partner with manufacturing engineers to design, specify, build, test, and commission mechatronic systems.
Research emerging technologies and engineer robust, scalable controls solutions.
Lead and support maintenance teams in troubleshooting controls issues and minimizing downtime.
Analyze recurring equipment problems, identify root causes, and implement long-term solutions.
Build relationships with automation vendors and evaluate new technologies.
Create equipment specifications, manage procurement, and oversee installation of controls hardware.
Collaborate with IT to integrate automation systems with Kubota’s MES platform.
Develop and maintain controls standards across operations.
Produce and maintain engineering documentation, including schematics, work instructions, and risk assessments.
Manage project timelines, budgets, and execution from concept through launch.
Support preventive maintenance strategies for automated systems.
Train production and maintenance teams on new technologies and processes.
Communicate system performance and improvement opportunities to stakeholders.
Stay current with automation standards and industry trends.
Provide occasional off-shift or weekend support as needed.
Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented engineering environment.