Controls Engineer

Insight Global; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Controls Systems Engineer to program and configure PLCs, DDC controllers, and SCADA/HMI platforms for building automation and facility operations. The role involves developing control logic, alarm management, and trend logging strategies, while supporting installation, start-up, commissioning, testing, calibration, and troubleshooting both on-site and remotely.

Emphasis is placed on system upgrades, performance optimization, and continuous improvement to ensure

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience programming and commissioning PLCs, DDC controllers, and building automation/control systems.
• Hands-on experience with SCADA/HMI platforms.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills with control panels.

Responsibilities

• Assist with or oversee system installation, start-up and commissioning activities.
• Perform I/O verification, sequence testing and sensor/device calibration.
• Troubleshoot control panels and field devices; diagnose system faults and communications issues.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support; lead upgrades and optimization initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement to ensure reliable and efficient system operation.

Skills

PLC programming

DDC controllers

SCADA/HMI

Troubleshooting

Job description

Job Description

The Controls Systems Engineer is responsible for programming and configuring PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), DDC controllers, and SCADA/HMI platforms. This role develops and implements control logic, alarm management systems, and trend logging strategies to support facility and infrastructure operations.

Responsibilities include assisting with or overseeing system installation, performing start-up and commissioning activities such as I/O verification, sequence of operations testing, and sensor/device calibration. The position also involves troubleshooting control panels and field devices, diagnosing and resolving system faults, communication issues, and control logic problems. The engineer provides both on-site and remote technical support while leading system upgrades, performance optimization initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure reliable and efficient system operation.

Skills and Requirements

5+ years of experience programming and commissioning PLCs, DDC controllers, and building automation/control systems.Hands-on experience with SCADA/HMI platformsAdvanced troubleshooting skills with control panels

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].