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OVD Controls Engineer

Norcross, Georgia, United States · On-site

Senior

LIGHTERA has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track re…

Skills: PLC Programming, SCADA Systems, Process Controls, Electrical Engineering, C+

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OVD Process Engineer

Norcross, Georgia, United States · On-site

Senior

LIGHTERA has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track re…

Skills: Chemical Vapor Deposition, Optical Fiber Overcladding, Data Analysis, SQL, Python

Ole Mexican Foods logoOle Mexican Foods

HR Generalist

Norcross, Georgia, United States · On-site

Senior

JOB TITLE: HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST DEPT: HUMAN RESOURCES The Human Resource Generalist performs duties at the professional level in some or all of the following functional areas: Employee Relations, Recruitment, Manag…

Skills: Employee Relations, Recruitment, Management Coaching, Training And Development, Benefits Management

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Maintenance Technician A

Norcross, Georgia, United States · On-site

Senior$3.4B raised

Join the Gaco team, a trusted name in building envelope solutions with a heritage dating back to 1955. We’re seeking a Maintenance Technician A who’s ready to be part of a company committed to formulating everyday succes…

Skills: Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Power Transmission, Lubrication, Hydraulics

White Cap logoWhite Cap

Shipping Associate

Norcross, Georgia, United States · On-site

Entry level

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is committed to Building Trus…

Skills: Order Assembly, Shipping and Receiving, Inventory Tracking, Packaging, Pallet Banding

Malvern Panalytical logoMalvern Panalytical

Service Shop Technician

Norcross, Georgia, United States · On-site

Entry level

About the Role As a Service Technician, you'll play a key role in supporting the performance and reliability of Micromeritics analytical instruments. Working from our service center, you'll perform preventative maintenan…

Skills: Electromechanical Troubleshooting, Preventative Maintenance, Instrument Repair, System Testing, Assembly Drawings Interpretation

Crown Bakeries logoCrown Bakeries

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift

Norcross, Georgia, United States · On-site

Mid level

JOB SUMMARY: A Maintenance Technician reports directly to maintenance supervision and works closely with other maintenance team members to ensure the reliability of the plant's equipment. A Maintenance Technician possess…

Skills: Industrial Electrical, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Conveyors, 3 Phase Motors

Reveam, Inc. logoReveam, Inc.

Human Resource Manager

Norcross, Georgia, United States · On-site

$75k–$85k/yr

Senior$8M raised

Reveam, a pioneering food safety technology company, is redefining how the world’s fresh food suppliers supply the market by eliminating pests and pathogens and extending the useful shelf-life of fruits and vegetab…

Skills: Recruitment, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Compensation And Benefits

Mygrant Glass Company logoMygrant Glass Company

Night Driver/Warehouse Associate near Duluth and Lawrenceville

Norcross, Georgia, United States · On-site

Mid level

Discover your next career at Mygrant Glass! About Us: Mygrant Glass was established in 1926, we've journeyed from a single location in California to becoming the largest independent wholesale distributor of automotive gl…

Skills: Delivery Driving, Warehouse Operations, Forklift Operation, Inventory Management, Customer Service

SA Recycling logoSA Recycling

Labor

Norcross, Georgia, United States · On-site

Entry level

Job Duties Including, but not limited to: • Unloading pallets, boxes, and bundles • Material handling / sorting – pushing, pulling, picking, lifting, carrying, and filling up hoppers, boxes, and conveyor …

Skills: Material Handling, Equipment Maintenance, Recycling Processing, Traffic Direction, Facility Maintenance

AIR Control Concepts logoAIR Control Concepts

Office Administrator

Norcross, Georgia, United States · On-site

$40k–$50k/yr

Mid level

Job Title: Office Administrator Operating Company: Georgia Air Associates Job Location: Norcross, GA FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Range: $40-50k About: Georgia Air Associates, Inc. – A member of the AIR Control Concepts fa…

Skills: Office Administration, Accounts Payable, Invoicing, Customer Service, Microsoft Office

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Maintenance Mechanic

Norcross, Georgia, United States · On-site

Senior

Company Overview Why Choose Us? Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, gro…

Skills: Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, Mechanical Repair, Hydraulic Repair, Electrical Troubleshooting

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Material Handler - Forklift Driver

Norcross, Georgia, United States · On-site

Entry level

Company Overview Why Choose Us? Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, gro…

Skills: Forklift Operation, Inventory Control, Warehouse Management Systems, Material Handling, Basic Math

Crown Bakeries logoCrown Bakeries

Production Associate 2nd Shift

Norcross, Georgia, United States · On-site

Entry level

JOB SUMMARY: Our Production Associate is responsible for overseeing and performing a wide variety of tasks in order to produce high quality product that conforms with customer specifications. The primary purpose of this …

Skills: Production Monitoring, Quality Control, GMP Compliance, Troubleshooting, Food Safety

Slip Robotics logoSlip Robotics

Electrical Engineer

Norcross, Georgia, United States · On-site

Mid level$44M raised

At Slip Robotics, we are at the forefront of revolutionizing the logistics and automation industry with cutting-edge robotic solutions. Our mission is to transform the way goods move through the world by designing and bu…

Skills: Mixed-signal Electrical Systems, PCB Design, PCB Layout, Schematic Capture, Circuit Simulation

Lightera logoLightera

EHS Specialist

Norcross, Georgia, United States · On-site

Mid level

Composing the core of a brighter world LIGHTERA has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a…

Skills: Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis, OSHA Reporting, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Auditing

Crown Bakeries logoCrown Bakeries

Machine Operator 3rd Shift

Norcross, Georgia, United States · On-site

Entry level

Job Summary The Machine Operator is responsible for operating bakery-pastry machinery and its associated down-stream equipment. The Machine Operator will monitor and control the continuous flow of product thru the produc…

Skills: Machine Operation, PLC Panel Operation, Preventative Maintenance, Food Safety, GMP Compliance

Marmon Holdings, Inc. logoMarmon Holdings, Inc.

Quality Assurance Specialist

Norcross, Georgia, United States · On-site

Mid level

Marmon/Keystone LLC As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re commit…

Skills: Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis, Metrology, Dimensional Inspection, PPAP

Clopay Corporation logoClopay Corporation

Customer Service Representative

Norcross, Georgia, United States · On-site

$23/hr–$25/hr

Mid level

Clopay Corporation is North America’s largest residential garage door manufacturer. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service as well as unsurpassed quality and innovative products. Our employees are …

Skills: Customer Service, Order Entry, Pricing, Bookkeeping, Invoicing

Malvern Panalytical logoMalvern Panalytical

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Norcross, Georgia, United States · On-site

Mid level

About the role As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you'll play a key role in driving operational excellence across our manufacturing operations by leading Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. Work…

Skills: Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work

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OVD Controls Engineer

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Norcross, Georgia, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
  • Medical, Dental, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k) Matching
  • Posted 1d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Oversees the operation, maintenance, and programming of control systems for production and support equipment in a manufacturing environment. Leads technical projects from conceptualization to production transfer while bridging the gap between manufacturing and R&D teams.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Computer preferred) and over 5 years of manufacturing or industrial experience. Proficiency in PLC programming, SCADA systems, and knowledge of electrical safety standards is essential.

Full job description

LIGHTERA has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers and employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.

Our mission is simple and bold: to build brighter, more connected communities through cutting‑edge optical technologies.

OVD Controls Engineer

Norcross, GA

JOB PURPOSE:

Under general supervision oversees the operation and maintenance of a wide variety of control systems that are used to continuously operate production and support equipment. Due to variation in the nature and function of these systems, this position requires extensive knowledge of control system operation and programming to safely modify, maintain, and interact with the controls portion of these systems. Provides process controls support to all OVD equipment and systems integral to the safe operation of the manufacturing area including chemical delivery, chemical detection, preform making and processing operations. Implements process control solutions for trouble-shooting existing equipment, installation of new equipment, and support of daily operating requirements.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Equivalent
  • Preferred areas of study include Electrical Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • Manufacturing or industrial experience of >5 years

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

  • Not required

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

  • MS degree or above Electrical engineering
  • Proven capability in PLC programming languages
  • Programming knowledge in C+, Python, MS.NET, etc.
  • Computer networking knowledge
  • Database experience in SQL or equivalent

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Subject matter expert in OVD process controls system
    • Includes both internal & external facilities
  • Implement safe, quality oriented and cost-effective controls into manufacturing processes for business continuity and continuous improvement
    • Includes life-safety and facilities systems
  • Lead technical projects through all phases; from conceptualization, to cost analysis, to equipment design and construction, to final prove-in and transfer to production
  • Work as bridge between the manufacturing team and R&D teams for development and implementation of new products and processes
  • Develop and prove-in new equipment and processes.
  • Troubleshooting existing equipment problems and processes
  • Perform data analysis for process and product improvements
  • Ability to apply a multidiscipline, international approach to process development and problem solving
  • Provide a collaborative learning environment within the manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering organizations that leads to effective and timely production problem solving
  • Support daily equipment operating requirements to meet production targets and drive continuous improvement

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

  • PLC programming of IEC 61131-3 compatible controllers, Mitsubishi Omron, Rockwell
  • Experience developing PLC programs using multiple vendor hardware for process and discrete controls
  • Proficient with SCADA systems - Ignition, Aveva, Rockwell
  • Proven experience designing and implementing process controls (hardware & software) for safety, quality and yield improvements
  • Experience with PLC safety standards IEC 61508, IEC 61511, and ISO 13849
  • Knowledge and experience with applicable NEC or UL/CSA standards for electrical equipment and electrical construction best practices
  • Proven creative/innovative mindset and effective problem-solving ability to work as a team player
  • Superior technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and chemical systems in industrial applications and integration
  • Ability to apply a multidiscipline, international approach to process development and problem solving
  • Project management experience proving capability of independently leading large scale, complex, cross functional technical projects
  • Strong communication skills with proven ability to work with a diverse team of technical and non-technical staff
  • Excellent documentation and presentation skills

Working at LIGHTERA means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation, and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and a matching 401(k) plan.

Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.

If you'd like to be part of an energetic, world leader in optic fiber solutions, please apply through our Career portal at https://lightera.com/about-us/.

Visa sponsorship not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position.

Note: Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted.

About Lightera

Lightera is a global leader in optical fiber and connectivity solutions, delivering innovative technologies that drive communication networks, data centers, and specialty photonics applications. With a deep legacy of expertise in optical science, we provide high-performance solutions that enable faster, more reliable, and more sustainable connections for businesses, communities, and industries worldwide.

Headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, U.S.A., Lightera operates with a global footprint, serving customers across telecommunications, enterprise, industrial, generative AI, data centers, 5G/6G, utilities, medical, aerospace, defense, and sensing markets. Lightera is part of Furukawa Electric Group, a multi-billion-dollar leader in optical communications.

Lightera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Related keywords

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Creating Brighter Connections

Industry
Communications Equipment Manufacturing
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Founded
2025
Headquarters
Norcross, Georgia (US)
LinkedIn followers
115,730

Lightera is a global leader in optical fiber and connectivity solutions. Built on a legacy of expertise in optical science, we provide high-performance solutions that enable faster, more reliable, and sustainable connections for businesses, communities, and industries worldwide.   With operational headquarters in Norcross, Georgia, U.S.A., Lightera serves customers across telecommunications, enterprise, industrial, generative AI, data centers, 5G/6G, utilities, medical, aerospace, defense, and sensing markets.   Lightera is part of Furukawa Electric Group, a pioneer in advancing the next generation of infrastructure through integrated solutions in connectivity, energy, and mobility, to create a safe, peaceful, and sustainable world.

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How many Manufacturing jobs are open in Norcross, GA right now?

There are currently 119 open manufacturing positions in Norcross, GA listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Manufacturing roles in Norcross, GA?

Companies currently hiring include Lightera, Werfen, Crown Bakeries, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation, Closets By Design, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Manufacturing jobs in Norcross, GA?

Yes — 12 of the 119 open manufacturing positions offer remote or hybrid work (3 remote, 9 hybrid).

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