Controls Engineer

Aegis Worldwide; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis Worldwide is seeking aControls Engineer in Jefferson City, Tennessee to lead PLC-driven automation initiatives and support robotics and electrical control systems. You will troubleshoot, optimize, and upgrade automation assets while collaborating with maintenance and operations teams to improve reliability.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLC platforms, robotics, and industrial networking, and the ability to document systems with AutoCAD drawings for safe and efficient operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of PLC programming from scratch in an industrial environment.
• Experience with VFDs, motor controls, industrial networks, and automation systems.
• Kuka, Fanuc, or ABB robotics experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary resource for PLCs, automation systems, robotics, and electrical controls.
• Troubleshoot, modify, and optimize PLC programs on Parker, Siemens, and Allen-Bradley platforms.
• Support robotic systems, VFDs, motor controls, and industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profibus, Modbus).
• Lead equipment upgrades, startups, automation projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with maintenance/operations for root cause analysis and CMMS documentation.
• Create/update electrical drawings and control schematics using AutoCAD.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics experience

VFDs & motor controls

Industrial networks

Electrical controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Parker PLC

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profibus, Modbus)

Job description

Job Description

Aegis Worldwide

Controls Engineer

$110,000 - 130,000

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of PLC programming from scratch within an industrial environment
• Experience with VFDs, motor controls, industrial networks, and automation systems
• Kuka, Fanuc, or ABB robotics experience

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary resource for PLCs, automation systems, robotics, and electrical controls, supporting existing equipment and driving future automation initiatives.
• Troubleshoot, modify, and optimize PLC programs using Parker, Siemens, and Allen-Bradley platforms to maximize equipment performance and minimize downtime.
• Support and maintain robotic systems, automation equipment, VFDs, motor controls, and industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP, Profibus, and Modbus).
• Lead and support equipment upgrades, system startups, automation projects, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant efficiency and reliability.
• Partner with maintenance and operations teams to perform root cause analysis, improve equipment reliability, support preventative maintenance programs, and maintain CMMS documentation.
• Create and update electrical drawings, control schematics, and system documentation using AutoCAD while ensuring controls systems meet operational and safety standards.