Controls Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with generous match

Paid time off

Vacation, sick, and holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, implement, and optimize control systems for industrial machinery in a hybrid work environment in East Tennessee. The role focuses on PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens), HMI design, and SCADA integration to ensure high reliability and performance.

The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, test and debug systems, and support maintenance and operations with data-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• 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.

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, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of control systems to identify and resolve 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 propose solutions.
• Provide technical support to maintenance and operations teams, assisting in troubleshooting and resolving control system-related issues.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

SCADA systems

Ladder logic

Education

BS in electrical engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

PLC programming software

SCADA tools

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

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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