Controls Engineer, Georgia

Job Title: Controls Engineer (Beckhoff TwinCAT / EtherCAT)

Duration: Long-term contract

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support a 24/7 medically regulated (cGMP) facility at our client's site in Johns Creek, GA. The engineer will be responsible for investigating, enhancing, developing, and validating TwinCAT PLC programs with a strong emphasis on EtherCAT diagnostics, safety system integration, and specification monitoring defeat analysis. This role requires meticulous documentation and strict adherence to cGMP and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, test, and validate PLC code in Beckhoff TwinCAT systems

Perform diagnostics and enhance EtherCAT communication and HMI messaging

Investigate and improve safety signal logic and failure messaging to meet compliance standards

Analyze potential specification monitoring bypasses, propose and implement mitigations

Prepare and maintain high-quality documentation suitable for a regulated environment

Regularly update stakeholders and deliver formal progress and final summary reports

Collaborate with on-site teams and ensure compliance with all site quality and operational protocols

Key Deliverables:

Reviewed and approved TwinCAT PLC code with full documentation and version control

Detailed investigation reports with actionable recommendations

Comprehensive test plans and corresponding reports

Updated system documentation aligned with cGMP/regulatory compliance

Ongoing status updates and final engagement summary

Required Qualifications:

Expertise in Beckhoff TwinCAT PLC systems and EtherCAT diagnostics

Experience with PLC safety systems and HMI integration

Strong knowledge of medically regulated/cGMP environments

Proficiency in documentation and version control practices

Familiarity with Siemens PLCs is a plus

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Work Environment:

On-site, 24/7 medically regulated production facility

Must follow all client site protocols and quality procedures