Control Engineer

Job Title: Control Engineer

Location: Johns Creek, GA

Note: Beckhoff TwinCAT PLC experience is mandatory

1. Overview & Objective

Seeking one (1) expert Controls Engineer for an 8-month contract to support Beckhoff TwinCAT PLC systems in a 24/7 medically regulated (cGMP) facility. The role involves:

PLC program investigation, development, and testing

EtherCAT diagnostics

Safety system integration and messaging

Specification monitoring defeat analysis

Strong documentation skills and compliance with cGMP/regulatory standards are essential.

2. Scope of Work

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for:

TwinCAT Program Enhancement: Design, develop, test, and validate PLC code (TwinCAT, EtherCAT).

Hardware Diagnostics: Improve EtherCAT diagnostics, HMI messaging, and error logging.

Safety Systems: Enhance and validate safety signal logic and failure messaging; ensure compliance with safety standards.

Specification Monitoring: Investigate monitoring bypass risks; develop and test mitigations to reduce out-of-spec production.

3. Key Deliverables

Reviewed and version-controlled TwinCAT PLC code

Investigation reports and technical recommendations

Comprehensive test plans and validation reports

Updated system documentation compliant with regulated environments

Regular project updates and a final summary report

4. Engineer Profile & Responsibilities

Must-Have Skills:

Expertise in Beckhoff TwinCAT, EtherCAT, and PLC safety systems

Strong experience in industrial automation within medically regulated or cGMP environments

Responsibilities:

Execute tasks as outlined in Scope of Work

Adhere to site-specific protocols and quality systems

Maintain professional and clear communication with the Client