{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e6953af312f0c7910faa3b0d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e6953af312f0c7910faa3b0d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e6953af312f0c7910faa3b0d","title":"Controls Engineer","description":"First Quality was founded in 1989 and, in nearly three decades, has grown to be a global privately held company with over 4,000 employees. Its corporate offices are located in Great Neck, New York, with manufacturing facilities and offices in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Georgia, and Canada. First Quality is a diversified family of companies manufacturing consumer products ranging from Absorbent Hygiene (adult incontinence, feminine care, and baby care), Tissue (bath and towel), and Industrial (print and packaging materials and thermoformed plastics), serving institutional and retail markets throughout the world. First Quality focuses on private label and branded product lines.\nOur core business philosophy is built on a proud culture driven by safety and quality, respect, humility, integrity, customer focus, and teamwork. With leading edge manufacturing technologies and processes and visionary leadership, First Quality is positioned to continue significant growth in the coming years. We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer for our First Quality Baby Products facility located in Macon, GA.\nThis position will specify, design, and implement complex controls systems and software programming on production equipment and associated machinery. Provides training and assists Controls Technicians in solving complex problems. Will provide direct supervision to Controls Technicians.\nPrimary responsibilities include:\nObserves OSHA and company safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment. Identifies potentially dangerous electrical hazards and takes immediate corrective action. Demonstrates advanced National Electrical Code understanding by teaching others.\nLeads/supports internal Controls Technicians, Project and Process Engineers, Maintenance & Production personnel, OEMs, vendors, and contractors to design, install, interface, start up new equipment and process controls including electrical component selection and approval, electrical design approval, software assessments & modifications, machine acceptance testing and problem identification and resolution.\nWill supervise, assign work, provide performance monitoring and reviews, and provide daily priority setting for Controls Technicians.\nResponsible for specifying DCS’s, PLC’s, HMI’s, servo systems, motors, drives, sensors, vision sensors and data collection and analysis software, based on our companies’ controls standards criteria. Evaluates electrical equipment from multiple sources and recommends best value for use.\nAssesses, identifies, schematically designs, and makes complex program modifications in DCS’s, PLC logic, HMI programs and servo controller logic to improve individual equipment and overall system performance. Will appropriately delegate tasks and oversee others completing this work. Provides quality checks to ensure correct software development.\nPerforms high level troubleshooting, in-depth critical thinking, and utilizes all internal & external resources to solve any electrical, mechanical or process problem. Leads & assists others in troubleshooting machinery, equipment, components and programs including PLC’s, HMI’s, Servo systems and Robotics.\nCoordinates machine data collection and archiving as well as assists in the analysis of this data. This requires interfacing production and lab equipment to the plant network as well as maintaining and improving the data historian system.\nAssists Production, Maintenance, and Engineers to meet daily priorities, coverage, and special projects. Ability to lead small capital projects.\nLeads Controls support during machine installations and upgrades. This includes interfacing auxiliary equipment, identifying and correcting errors in programming and wiring and ensuring vendors and contractors are meeting our needs and expectations.\nExpected to keep abreast of all of the new controls technologies, industry trends, health and safety regulations and standards that affect current operations.\nProactively identifies opportunities to increase production operation performance, then initiates and oversees projects through completion.\nProvides technical and operating training to production, warehouse, and other personnel as needed. Shares knowledge and techniques with team members and coordinates the training of new personnel.\nAssists in project planning and forecasting as part of budgeting process.\nProvide training of Controls Engineers and Technicians with new control equipment or schedule outside training to enhance troubleshooting skills.\nOrganize equipment documentation from OEMs, FQ produced documents and troubleshooting guides.\nDevelop Safety Procedures for installed machines – Lock-Out /Tag-Out for operations and maintenance personnel.\nEducation and Experience Requirements:\nBachelor’s Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.\nMinimum of 1-year industrial controls experience. Advanced knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation.\nPersonal Computer skills including specific controls programming software and basic e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet applications, and project management software.\nCan create and modify schematic drawings using AutoCAD software\nExcellent communication skills.\nWorks closely with machine manufacturers and vendors to design and build the best equipment for the application.\nCommunicates with the process engineers, product design group and maintenance staff to understand what is required to make the machines operate as efficiently as possible while making the best product possible.\nCommunicates with the production staff to identify problems and possible causes on the machinery.\nWorks closely with the Information Technology department to integrate machine communication networks into the plant network and to maintain and enhance the data historian system.\nCommunicates new equipment information to the Controls Technicians.\nExcellent analytical skills.\nIdentifies machine problems and their potential causes by drawing on past experiences and utilizing critical thinking.\nDevises and performs tests to identify the root cause of problems.\nAnalyzes data from equipment/program testing, event logs, operator/co-worker feedback, and historian data to identify trends and anomalies that indicate sources of inefficiency.\nIdentifies possible causes of future downtime and determines appropriate actions to take to prevent them.\nUses strong mathematical skills with numeric analysis software.\nAdvanced knowledge of all PLC based hardware and software.\nMust be knowledgeable on all current control’s hardware and software.\nHas excellent PLC programming skills.\nHas excellent servo and HMI programming skills.\nCan interface between multiple controllers over various networking platforms.\nKnowledge of product specifications, quality specifications, goals, efficiency, scrap and production.\nLeadership abilities.\nDirects OEM’s, vendors, and technicians to accomplish goals in a timely manner\nObjectively evaluates the performance of Controls Technicians.\nWide degree of creativity is expected.\nCan identify numerous alternative solutions and choose between them\nInitiates new standards and practices that will improve the effectiveness of the machine controls and controls group.\nMakes quick and accurate electrical repairs and program changes during emergencies and under stressful situations.\nWorks well with all departments.\nExcellent compensation and benefit package!\nFor immediate and confidential consideration, please visit our website at www.firstquality.com & click on the Join Us Tab!\nFirst Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.\nFirst Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.\nJob Type: Full-time\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nDay shift\nMonday to Friday\nOn call\nEducation:\nBachelor's (Preferred)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Firstquality","rawCompany":"firstquality","city":"Ideal","state":"GA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:44:54.570Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3051.01","title":"Quality Control Systems Managers","slug":"quality-control-systems-managers"},{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"},{"code":"19-4099.01","title":"Quality Control Analysts","slug":"quality-control-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"335314","title":"Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing","slug":"relay-and-industrial-control-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"334513","title":"Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables","slug":"instruments-and-related-products-manufacturing-for-measuring-displaying-and-controlling-industrial-process-variables"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controls Engineer","description":"First Quality was founded in 1989 and, in nearly three decades, has grown to be a global privately held company with over 4,000 employees. Its corporate offices are located in Great Neck, New York, with manufacturing facilities and offices in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Georgia, and Canada. First Quality is a diversified family of companies manufacturing consumer products ranging from Absorbent Hygiene (adult incontinence, feminine care, and baby care), Tissue (bath and towel), and Industrial (print and packaging materials and thermoformed plastics), serving institutional and retail markets throughout the world. First Quality focuses on private label and branded product lines.\nOur core business philosophy is built on a proud culture driven by safety and quality, respect, humility, integrity, customer focus, and teamwork. With leading edge manufacturing technologies and processes and visionary leadership, First Quality is positioned to continue significant growth in the coming years. We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer for our First Quality Baby Products facility located in Macon, GA.\nThis position will specify, design, and implement complex controls systems and software programming on production equipment and associated machinery. Provides training and assists Controls Technicians in solving complex problems. Will provide direct supervision to Controls Technicians.\nPrimary responsibilities include:\nObserves OSHA and company safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment. Identifies potentially dangerous electrical hazards and takes immediate corrective action. Demonstrates advanced National Electrical Code understanding by teaching others.\nLeads/supports internal Controls Technicians, Project and Process Engineers, Maintenance & Production personnel, OEMs, vendors, and contractors to design, install, interface, start up new equipment and process controls including electrical component selection and approval, electrical design approval, software assessments & modifications, machine acceptance testing and problem identification and resolution.\nWill supervise, assign work, provide performance monitoring and reviews, and provide daily priority setting for Controls Technicians.\nResponsible for specifying DCS’s, PLC’s, HMI’s, servo systems, motors, drives, sensors, vision sensors and data collection and analysis software, based on our companies’ controls standards criteria. Evaluates electrical equipment from multiple sources and recommends best value for use.\nAssesses, identifies, schematically designs, and makes complex program modifications in DCS’s, PLC logic, HMI programs and servo controller logic to improve individual equipment and overall system performance. Will appropriately delegate tasks and oversee others completing this work. Provides quality checks to ensure correct software development.\nPerforms high level troubleshooting, in-depth critical thinking, and utilizes all internal & external resources to solve any electrical, mechanical or process problem. Leads & assists others in troubleshooting machinery, equipment, components and programs including PLC’s, HMI’s, Servo systems and Robotics.\nCoordinates machine data collection and archiving as well as assists in the analysis of this data. This requires interfacing production and lab equipment to the plant network as well as maintaining and improving the data historian system.\nAssists Production, Maintenance, and Engineers to meet daily priorities, coverage, and special projects. Ability to lead small capital projects.\nLeads Controls support during machine installations and upgrades. This includes interfacing auxiliary equipment, identifying and correcting errors in programming and wiring and ensuring vendors and contractors are meeting our needs and expectations.\nExpected to keep abreast of all of the new controls technologies, industry trends, health and safety regulations and standards that affect current operations.\nProactively identifies opportunities to increase production operation performance, then initiates and oversees projects through completion.\nProvides technical and operating training to production, warehouse, and other personnel as needed. Shares knowledge and techniques with team members and coordinates the training of new personnel.\nAssists in project planning and forecasting as part of budgeting process.\nProvide training of Controls Engineers and Technicians with new control equipment or schedule outside training to enhance troubleshooting skills.\nOrganize equipment documentation from OEMs, FQ produced documents and troubleshooting guides.\nDevelop Safety Procedures for installed machines – Lock-Out /Tag-Out for operations and maintenance personnel.\nEducation and Experience Requirements:\nBachelor’s Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.\nMinimum of 1-year industrial controls experience. Advanced knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation.\nPersonal Computer skills including specific controls programming software and basic e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet applications, and project management software.\nCan create and modify schematic drawings using AutoCAD software\nExcellent communication skills.\nWorks closely with machine manufacturers and vendors to design and build the best equipment for the application.\nCommunicates with the process engineers, product design group and maintenance staff to understand what is required to make the machines operate as efficiently as possible while making the best product possible.\nCommunicates with the production staff to identify problems and possible causes on the machinery.\nWorks closely with the Information Technology department to integrate machine communication networks into the plant network and to maintain and enhance the data historian system.\nCommunicates new equipment information to the Controls Technicians.\nExcellent analytical skills.\nIdentifies machine problems and their potential causes by drawing on past experiences and utilizing critical thinking.\nDevises and performs tests to identify the root cause of problems.\nAnalyzes data from equipment/program testing, event logs, operator/co-worker feedback, and historian data to identify trends and anomalies that indicate sources of inefficiency.\nIdentifies possible causes of future downtime and determines appropriate actions to take to prevent them.\nUses strong mathematical skills with numeric analysis software.\nAdvanced knowledge of all PLC based hardware and software.\nMust be knowledgeable on all current control’s hardware and software.\nHas excellent PLC programming skills.\nHas excellent servo and HMI programming skills.\nCan interface between multiple controllers over various networking platforms.\nKnowledge of product specifications, quality specifications, goals, efficiency, scrap and production.\nLeadership abilities.\nDirects OEM’s, vendors, and technicians to accomplish goals in a timely manner\nObjectively evaluates the performance of Controls Technicians.\nWide degree of creativity is expected.\nCan identify numerous alternative solutions and choose between them\nInitiates new standards and practices that will improve the effectiveness of the machine controls and controls group.\nMakes quick and accurate electrical repairs and program changes during emergencies and under stressful situations.\nWorks well with all departments.\nExcellent compensation and benefit package!\nFor immediate and confidential consideration, please visit our website at www.firstquality.com & click on the Join Us Tab!\nFirst Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.\nFirst Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.\nJob Type: Full-time\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nDay shift\nMonday to Friday\nOn call\nEducation:\nBachelor's (Preferred)\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-04-12T20:44:54.570Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T20:44:54.570Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Firstquality","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Ideal","addressRegion":"GA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"e6953af312f0c7910faa3b0d"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e6953af312f0c7910faa3b0d"}}