Controls Engineer

About the Company

BBS Corporation (former teamtechnik Corporation) was founded in 1998 and is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia a suburb of Atlanta. Since than we have developed from a service location to a complete BBS subsidiary with today 50 employees.

Why Work at BBS Automation?

At BBS, we engineer for impact. With more than 60 years of experience and a global footprint across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, we deliver scalable, turnkey automation systems through our One Source model—ensuring consistency, quality, and service anywhere in the world.

We believe in People. Process. Performance. We live by our 2025 mission pillars: Innovation, Customer Solutions, Market Growth, Sustainability, and People First.

As part of our ALL4ONE culture, we champion collaboration across teams and regions to ensure every employee plays a meaningful role in our shared success.

We offer:

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for growth in technical, professional, and leadership tracks
• A supportive, team-based environment that values creativity and performance
• Work that has a tangible impact on industries and communities worldwide

We Work Hard—and Celebrate Even Harder

Our culture thrives on respect, collaboration, and yes—fun. So if you're ready to build smarter, automate further, and grow together, apply now.

Join BBS Automation—and help shape the future of global manufacturing.

About the Role

PLC programming of custom build machinery and systems. Support software validation requirements. Support IQ/OQ and DQ protocols as well as support efforts to GMP / GAMP requirements. Commissioning, Debugging and Software modifications in house and at customer sites. Additional support to create and update Technical Specifications. Program control systems for cam, servo, and air operated stations, along with test and electrical devices. (Proficiency with Siemens and Rockwell PLCs, HMIs and Servo Control). Programming of HMI interfaces and User surfaces. Clarification of technical details with customers. Capable of understanding and as necessary update electrical wiring schematics. Participate in internal and customer design reviews, installations, and service calls when needed. Provide necessary documentation and support for machinery Operating Manuals. If required, provide production support on Machines and Production lines at customer site. Provide Training to Operators and Maintenance personnel. If required, temporary takeover of the role as a Main Responsible for Controls Engineering within the Project and on behalf of the Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• PLC programming of custom build machinery and systems
• Support software validation requirements
• Support IQ/OQ and DQ protocols as well as support efforts to GMP / GAMP requirements
• Commissioning, Debugging and Software modifications in house and at customer sites
• Additional support to create and update Technical Specifications
• Program control systems for cam, servo, and air operated stations, along with test and electrical devices
• Programming of HMI interfaces and User surfaces
• Clarification of technical details with customers
• Capable of understanding and as necessary update electrical wiring schematics
• Participate in internal and customer design reviews, installations, and service calls when needed
• Provide necessary documentation and support for machinery Operating Manuals
• If required, provide production support on Machines and Production lines at customer site
• Provide Training to Operators and Maintenance personnel
• If required, temporary takeover of the role as a Main Responsible for Controls Engineering within the Project and on behalf of the Project Manager

Qualifications

• An engineering degree, specializing in electronics, electrical or controls technology or equivalent
• 3-5 years experience in custom design per application systems, in automation, control system design, PLC and HMI programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens)
• Ideally, experience with Databases (SQL)
• Ideally, experience with C++ and LabVIEW
• Knowledgeable of electrical and controls engineering theories and principles
• Significant electrical aptitude and knowledge of acceptable practices, techniques, and codes
• Ideally, VFD / Servo, Camera system experience
• Good knowledge of ISO / OSHA / cGMP requirements and current industry practices
• Ability to work independently or together in a team environment, responsible and loyal
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Travel or extend workday when required

Required Skills

• PLC programming
• HMI programming
• Electrical wiring schematics
• Technical documentation

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Databases (SQL)
• Experience with C++ and LabVIEW
• VFD / Servo, Camera system experience

Equal Opportunity Statement

BBS Automation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is our policy to make all employment decisions without regard to race, creed, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, military discharge status, veteran status, citizenship status, sealed or expunged records, arrest records not resulting in a conviction, or any other characteristic protected by law.