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Controls Software Engineer
Georgia, United StatesOnsiteFull Time$110,000–$130,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available
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Wilsonville, GA (Onsite)
$110,000 - $130,000 + Full Benefits
Travel: 10-30% (Domestic & International)
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Why This Role?
Join a team building custom automated equipment from the ground up. You’ll work across the full project lifecycle—from concept to customer install—using cutting-edge automation and control technologies.
What You’ll Do
- Design and develop machine control software (C# / C++)
- Build and support custom automation systems from concept to install
- Debug real-time machine control systems (software, electrical, mechanical)
- Support machine startup, testing, and customer acceptance
- Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and project teams
- Travel to customer sites for installs, training, and support
What You Need
- 3+ years of automation / machine controls experience
- 3+ years of C# (.NET) or C++ programming
- Experience debugging real-time machine control systems
- Ability to read electrical schematics
- Experience with motion control (servo systems)
- Bachelor’s in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or 7+ years relevant experience in place of degree)
Nice to Have
- GUI development in C#
- Machine vision experience
- Robotics integration experience
- Version control (Git, Subversion, etc.)
Perks & Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical (employee-only)
- Dental & vision coverage
- 401(k) with 3% automatic + 3% match
- PTO + 10 holidays + paid volunteer time
- Company-paid life & disability insurance
- Onsite gym with lockers & showers
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