Controls Engineer

Jobot; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Controls Engineer in Knoxville, TN to design, specify and procure automation equipment including robots, PLCs, and control panels. You will lead or assist continuous improvements and support production with on-call troubleshooting.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering and 5+ years of electronics/automation experience, along with proficiency in Rockwell and Fanuc tools. Jobot offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package in a family‑oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred).
• 5+ years of related electrical controls or factory automation experience.
• Design and maintain safe, reliable automation in manufacturing.
• Fanuc Robot experience with Roboguide and iRVision preferred.
• Troubleshoot and repair Allen Bradley PLC systems, VFDs, sensors, etc.
• Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000 knowledge required.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Creo.
• Willing to mentor and train team members.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and procure automation equipment (robots, PLCs, control panels).
• Lead continuous improvement of factory automation equipment.
• Prepare proposals and cost-justification for new automation equipment.
• Prepare and maintain documentation, program code, instructions and training materials.
• Support and train plant personnel in operation, troubleshooting and repair.
• Provide on-call support for equipment troubleshooting to support production.

Skills

Electrical controls

Factory automation

Troubleshooting

Mentoring teammates

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering Preferred)

Tools

Fanuc Roboguide

iRVision

Allen Bradley PLC

RSLogix/Studio 5000

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Controls Engineer - Competitive Salary and Flexible Schedule

Salary: $90,000 - $130,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are an innovative and cutting edge manufacturer in East TN

Why join us?

• Meaningful and Impactful Work!
• Competitive Salary!
• Strong benefits package!
• Family first culture!
• Career Stability!

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and procure mechanical and electrical automation equipment such as robots, end-of-arm tools, PLC systems, control panels.
• Assist and/or lead efforts for continuous improvement of factory automation equipment.
• Prepare proposals and presentations for approval and cost-justification of new automation equipment.
• Prepare and maintain documentation, program code, instructions and training materials for equipment.
• Support and help train plant personnel in operation, troubleshooting and repair of equipment.
• Provide on-call support for equipment troubleshooting and repairs as needed to support production schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering Preferred).
• Five or more years related electrical controls or factory automation experience.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement and maintain safe, reliable and cost-effective automation equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Fanuc Robot experience with working knowledge of Fanuc Roboguide, iRVision preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair and maintain Allen Bradley PLC machine control systems, VFD's, sensors, etc.
• Working knowledge of Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000 required.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair PLC/ PC machine control systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Creo.
• Willingness to mentor and train team members of various skill levels in the proper operation and maintenance of automation equipment.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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