Manufacturing Process Engineer — PLC/Robot Integration

Work Location: Gainesville, GA (In person) | Hours: 07:30 am – 04:30 pm | Reports to: Business Unit Manager

Why IMS Gear

Global footprint. 160+ years of innovation. A culture that values initiative and collaboration across flat hierarchies. Join a 3,600-strong team shaping motion and automation worldwide.

Your impact

• Keep production moving: Own hands-on troubleshooting (≈80% of your time) across four automated assembly lines and allied injection molding and metal-processing automation.
• Turn fixes into projects: Convert insights from the floor into data-driven improvements and capital proposals (≈20%).
• Elevate process capability: Perform capability studies and close gaps.
• Engineer quality in: Contribute to FMEA, APQP, and Control Plan activities.
• Commission with confidence: Lead complex equipment and process commissioning/acceptance.
• Standardize and document: Define parameters and create/update work instructions.
• Design smarter systems: Develop automation concepts; coordinate with Industrial Engineering for new launches.
• Validate feasibility: Analyze machine/electrical design and select/modify components.
• Optimize costs and safety: Identify savings, improve safety, and drive DOE-backed improvements.
• Solve for root cause: Lead 8D, tackle complex alarms, and implement corrective actions for complaints.
• Sustain uptime: Plan spares, maintain maintenance histories, and share knowledge in SharePoint.
• Develop people: Train colleagues, prepare training materials, and mentor interns/bachelor students.
• Champion standards: Ensure compliance with ISO 14001, safety, and company/BU guidelines.
• Partner with Quality: Verify process parameters and monitor quality devices.
• Flex when needed: On-call support as required; assist beyond BU when complex issues arise.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s in Engineering with 3+ years experience, or Associate’s with 5+ years experience.
• Siemens PLC expertise in STL; strong PLC troubleshooting/programming skills.
• Robot programming/teaching: Motoman Yaskawa and KUKA.
• CAD proficiency (CREO preferred); understanding of servo drives.
• Hands-on integration of automation components.
• Electrical troubleshooting across 24V DC, 110V AC, 230V AC, 400V AC, and 480V AC systems.
• Structured problem solving (5-Why, 8D) and strong documentation.

Compensation & benefits

• 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental, Medical, Vision insurance
• CompanyPaid Life insurance
• CompanyPaid Short term and Long term disability insurance
• 15Days of paid time-off and 10 paid holidays

Environment & safety

• Exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection and slip resistant safety toe shoes

Equal Employment Opportunity

IMS Gear is an equal opportunity employercommitted to diversity and inclusion. We embrace individuals from all backgrounds and provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Work Authorization

*This position is not eligible for sponsorship at this time

Take the next step

Apply if you thrive where robotics, PLCs, and process engineering meet real production results.