Automation Controls Engineer — PLCs, Robotics & HMI (Onsite TN)

Actalent; Tennessee; On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

PTO / Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Maryville, TN seeks a Controls Engineer to design, program, debug, and support automated production systems. You will provide electrical design input, work on PLC, robot and HMI projects, and help set standards for new control equipment.

The position is contract-to-hire, fully onsite, with a pay range of $50-$60 per hour and benefits. 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechatronics are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Controls Engineer or in a related role.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electrical Technology, or Mechatronics; an Associate's degree with relevant experience may be considered.
• Formal training or extensive experience with PLCs (OMRON CJ & NJ).

Responsibilities

• Design, program, debug, and support automated systems and automation equipment for production.
• Provide electrical design input and assist in concept and development efforts within the facility.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues on all electrical and controls equipment.
• Collaborate with management, machine operators, supervisors, and other engineers.
• Work with minimal supervision and drive continuous improvement.
• Assist in setting standards for new control equipment and learn project management.

Skills

PLC programming

Robot RC8

HMI

AutoCAD Electrical

Electrical controls

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Electrical Technology/Mechatronics

Associate degree with relevant experience

Tools

OMRON CJ/NJ PLCs

Job description

Actalent in Maryville, TN seeks a Controls Engineer to design, program, debug, and support automated production systems. You will provide electrical design input, work on PLC, robot and HMI projects, and help set standards for new control equipment.

The position is contract-to-hire, fully onsite, with a pay range of $50-$60 per hour and benefits. 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechatronics are preferred.