Automation Controls Engineer: PLCs, SCADA & Upgrades

Actalent; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Controls Engineer in Kingsport, TN to design, program, and maintain industrial control systems for reliable manufacturing operations. You will work on PLCs, HMIs, drives, and CAD layouts, collaborating with maintenance and production to improve reliability and implement automation upgrades.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and documentation, with responsibilities including designing control hardware/software, wiring diagrams, and coordinating with contractors.

Qualifications

• Experience designing control systems for industrial automation.
• Proficiency in programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, RSLogix 5000).
• Experience with Siemens automation systems in an industrial setting.
• Hands-on experience with SCADA/HMI systems and CAD tools for electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control system hardware and software for new projects and maintenance activities.
• Design, program, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs and RSLogix platforms.
• Support, maintain, and optimize Siemens automation systems to ensure reliability.
• Develop, configure, and maintain SCADA and HMI systems to monitor processes.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to improve reliability and uptime.
• Lead or assist automation upgrades, retrofits, and equipment integration.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards including arc flash requirements.
• Create and maintain documentation such as wiring diagrams and CAD drawings.
• Interface with drafters or prepare electrical drawings for new projects.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens automation

SCADA HMI systems

AutoCAD Electrical

Power systems

Arc flash safety

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Project scheduling

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Controls Engineer in Kingsport, TN to design, program, and maintain industrial control systems for reliable manufacturing operations. You will work on PLCs, HMIs, drives, and CAD layouts, collaborating with maintenance and production to improve reliability and implement automation upgrades.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and documentation, with responsibilities including designing control hardware/software, wiring diagrams, and coordinating with contractors.