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Automation Controls Engineer

G-TECH Services, Inc.

Bowling Green, KY • $46.00 to $56.00 / hr • 11/10/2026

Job Description

Job Description

100% onsite in Bowling Green, KY. 6:00-3:30 a.m.- 10 hours of OT per week! Paid hourly- non exempt.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 7+ years of controls engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong experience designing and supporting PLC-based control systems.
  • Experience designing electrical control panels and electrical wiring diagrams.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD.
  • Knowledge of industrial electrical standards and machine safety requirements.
  • Ability to independently lead projects and drive solutions with minimal supervision.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working within a union manufacturing environment.

Top Technical Skills

  • Experience developing, supporting, or modifying controls systems within a GM manufacturing environment.

Industrial Vision Systems

  • Hands-on experience configuring and implementing Keyence vision systems.
  • Experience with Matrox vision technologies and machine vision applications.
  • Ability to develop inspection systems, error-proofing solutions, and quality detection strategies.

FANUC Robotics & Cobot Integration

  • Experience integrating FANUC robots and vision-guided applications.
  • Familiarity with collaborative robots and automated manufacturing technologies.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique?

  • Join a highly visible, specialized team where your contributions have a direct impact on manufacturing performance and quality.
  • Work with cutting-edge industrial vision systems, robotics, cobots, and automated material-handling technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and support automated control systems for manufacturing applications.
  • Engineer pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical control system designs.
  • Create electrical wiring diagrams, control panel designs, and system documentation using AutoCAD.
  • Develop and support PLC and HMI software applications.
  • Configure, program, and integrate industrial vision systems, including Keyence and Matrox camera technologies.
  • Support FANUC vision applications and robotic integrations.
  • Partner with Quality teams to identify manufacturing quality concerns and develop error-proofing solutions.
  • Lead troubleshooting, startup, debugging, and commissioning activities for automation systems.
  • Support implementation of cobot and automated material handling (AMR) projects.
\nCompany Description

G-TECH Services, Inc. is a leading certified recruitment and placement firm that specializes in providing highly skilled staff in technical fields such as engineering, IT, procurement, finance and accounting. We have well-established relationships with some of the most respected companies in the country and know our clients' job requirements and corporate cultures. Once we understand your experience and career aspirations, we aim to connect you with the right opportunity.

Company Description

G-TECH Services, Inc. is a leading certified recruitment and placement firm that specializes in providing highly skilled staff in technical fields such as engineering, IT, procurement, finance and accounting. We have well-established relationships with some of the most respected companies in the country and know our clients' job requirements and corporate cultures. Once we understand your experience and career aspirations, we aim to connect you with the right opportunity.