Controls Engineer

OtterBase; Elkton (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OtterBase is seeking a Controls Engineer to support automation equipment in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment. You will program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs, and support startup, commissioning, and continuous improvement of production systems.

The role requires 3+ years in controls engineering, experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and FactoryTalk View, and a background in commissioning and troubleshooting automated equipment, with automotive manufacturing

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Controls Engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and FactoryTalk View.
• Background in commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting automated equipment.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs
• Support equipment startup, commissioning, and production launches
• Diagnose and resolve controls, electrical, and automation issues
• Perform I/O checkout, system validation, and production support
• Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve equipment reliability

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

FactoryTalk View

Job description

We're seeking a Controls Engineer to support automation equipment in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment. This role focuses on PLC programming, HMI development, startup/commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of production systems.

What You'll Do:

• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs
• Support equipment startup, commissioning, and production launches
• Diagnose and resolve controls, electrical, and automation issues
• Perform I/O checkout, system validation, and production support
• Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve equipment reliability

What We\'re Looking For:

• 3+ years of Controls Engineering experience in manufacturing
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and FactoryTalk View
• Background in commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting automated equipment
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred
• Bachelor\'s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team supporting advanced automation and high-volume manufacturing.