Controls Engineer

Jobot; Clinton (TN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

PTO

Vacation & paid holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Controls Engineer to join our East Tennessee manufacturing team in a hybrid role. The engineer will design and implement control systems for industrial equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, ensuring reliability and performance.

You will collaborate with project teams to define requirements, program and test controls, and support maintenance for continuous operations. A BS in EE and hands-on PLC/SCADA experience are required for this role.

Qualifications

• BS in electrical engineering or related field required.
• Proven experience in designing, programming, and implementing control systems for industrial processes.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens) and SCADA/HMI systems.
• Proficient in ladder logic, structured text, or function block diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control systems for industrial machinery and equipment.
• Collaborate with project teams to define control system requirements and specifications.
• Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems; test and debug thoroughly.
• Integrate control systems with overall machine design and supervise performance.
• Monitor control system data, identify improvements, and propose solutions.
• Provide technical support to maintenance and operations teams.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

SCADA systems

Ladder logic

Structured text

Function block diagram

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Education

BS in electrical engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

HMI design software

Job description

Controls Engineer - Hybrid

Salary: $80,000 - $130,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are an established manufacturer based in East Tennessee

Why join us?

• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401 (K) with generous company match
• Generous Paid time off (PTO)
• Vacation, sick, and paid holidays
• Life Insurance coverage

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control systems for industrial machinery and equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with project teams to define control system requirements and specifications.
• Program and configure control systems, including PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMIs (Human Machine Interfaces), and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of control systems to identify and resolve any issues or malfunctions.
• Collaborate with engineering to integrate control systems with overall machine design.
• Monitor and analyze control system performance data, identify areas for improvement, and proposing appropriate solutions.
• Provide technical support and guidance to maintenance and operations teams, assisting in troubleshooting and resolving control system-related issues.

Requirements

• BS in electrical engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in designing, programming, and implementing control systems for industrial processes.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens, or similar), HMI design, and SCADA systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as ladder logic, structured text, or function block diagram.
• Experience in troubleshooting and debugging control systems, with a solid understanding of electrical and mechanical components.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to control system design and safety.

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