Automation & Engineering Technician
Jack Link's · Perry, GA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Jack Link's (food & beverage) in Perry, GA. Programming & Technical Support.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, Robotics, Automation, EHS / safety
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Georgia: typical posted base $86k–$120k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 14 controls engineer openings in Georgia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 13 other live controls postings in Georgia.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 86%
- ✓ Automation 79%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 36%
- ✓ Robotics 36%
- Root cause 36%
- ✓ EHS / safety 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Jack Link's in Perry
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Full description from Jack Link'sAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Installation & Commissioning
- ◆Install, configure, and calibrate industrial robots, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and automation systems.
- ◆Assist in commissioning new automated equipment and validating system performance.
- ◆Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Required Qualifications
- ✓Experience with industrial robots such as ABB, FANUC, KUKA, Yaskawa, or similar.
- ✓Knowledge of PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi), HMIs, and industrial networks.
- ✓Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- ✓Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and control schematics.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Associate degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, Electrical Technology, or related field — or equivalent experience.
- ✓Certification in robotics or automation (e.g., FANUC HandlingTool, ABB IRC5, Allen‑Bradley PLC).
- ✓Experience in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, or food production environments.
- ✓Understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, vision systems, and servo control.
- ✓Familiarity with safety standards such as ANSI/RIA, NFPA 70E, OSHA.
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The Automation Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing robotic systems and automated manufacturing equipment. This role ensures equipment reliability, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and contributes to safe and efficient production operations.
Available Shifts
- •8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday
- •6:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Thursday
- •2:00 PM–11:00 PM, Monday–Thursday
- •5:00 AM–5:00 PM, Friday–Sunday
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- •Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on robotic arms, conveyors, vision systems, actuators, and control systems.
- •Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and programming faults using diagnostic tools, software, and test equipment.
- •Restore systems to optimal performance with minimal downtime.
- •Programming & Technical Support
- •Modify robot pathways, PLC logic, and machine parameters as needed.
- •Support continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
- •Collaborate with engineering teams to implement automation upgrades.
Safety & Compliance
- •Ensure all robotic cells and automation systems meet applicable safety standards (e.g., lockout/tagout, guarding, emergency stop circuits).
- •Support safety audits and equipment validations.
- •Maintain accurate documentation, maintenance logs, and technical reports.
Collaboration
- •Work closely with maintenance, production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve equipment issues.
- •Provide technical guidance to operators and maintenance personnel.
- •Assist in training personnel on automated equipment use and basic troubleshooting.
Key Competencies
- •Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
- •Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- •Adaptability and willingness to learn advanced automation technologies.
- •Attention to detail and commitment to safety.