Process Engineer

About TRC:

TRC is partnering with a global manufacturer in Gainesville, GA recognized for innovation, stability, and a long-standing reputation built on decades of success. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly automated production environment where engineering talent plays a direct role in improving uptime, quality, and operational performance. The company offers strong career development, technical growth, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Summary

The Process Engineer – Automation is a highly hands-on, floor-based role focused on supporting and optimizing automated manufacturing lines across assembly, injection molding, and metal processing operations. This position is approximately 80% production floor support and requires strong real-time troubleshooting capabilities across PLCs, robotics, controls, and automated systems. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can quickly diagnose issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions to improve production performance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve automation, PLC, robotics, and electrical issues across multiple production lines
• Perform hands-on PLC programming, debugging, and troubleshooting using Siemens STEP 7 and/or TIA Portal
• Analyze machine faults, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Support commissioning, startup, validation, and optimization of new or modified equipment
• Improve uptime, efficiency, and product quality through process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives
• Read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control schematics
• Support structured problem-solving efforts including 8D and root cause analysis methodologies
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and technical training materials
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and IATF 16949 Quality Management System standards
• Support safety, quality, and operational excellence initiatives across the facility
• Perform additional engineering and production support duties as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent hands-on automation experience
• 3+ years of experience in automation, process engineering, or manufacturing engineering within a production environment
• Strong hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs (STEP 7 and/or TIA Portal) required, including programming and troubleshooting
• Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment in a live production setting
• Strong experience with industrial robotics; Yaskawa Motoman preferred, other 6-axis robot platforms accepted
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and troubleshoot control systems effectively
• Proven ability to perform on-the-floor debugging, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly hands-on manufacturing environment

TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.