Controls Engineer

Jobot; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

PTO

Vacation & Holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

Jobot, a manufacturer based in East Tennessee, is seeking a skilled Controls/Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain PLC-based control systems and HMI/SCADA interfaces for our continuous production lines, with emphasis on reliability and safety.

You will specify electrical components, lead vendor engagements, develop wiring diagrams, and work with R&D and operations to scale up from pilot systems to full manufacturing, driving process improvements and compliance.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, electrical design, or process controls.
• Hands-on experience programming PLCs and developing HMI interfaces and data acquisition systems.
• Strong foundation in industrial communications networking.
• Experience selecting, sizing, and integrating major electrical components.
• Proficiency reading and generating electrical schematics and 3D/2D layout drawings.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally in dynamic settings.
• Experience with P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain PLC-based control systems, often integrating motion control.
• Develop, test, and deploy HMI/SCADA interfaces for process monitoring and operator use.
• Design, write, test, and deploy LabVIEW software programs to drive operation of electrochemical and mechanical systems.
• Write, review, and debug PLC ladder logic, function block, and structured text code.
• Define control strategies for high-temperature, high-current, and safety-critical processes.
• Conduct controls architecture reviews ensuring system reliability, maintainability, and safety.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

LabVIEW

Ladder logic

Electrical schematics

Industrial networking

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Electrical design tools

Schematic/layout software

Job description

Controls/Automation Engineer

Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year.

A bit about us

We are a 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

Job Details

Responsibilities

Process Controls & Automation

• Design, implement, and maintain PLC-based control systems, often integrating motion control.
• Develop, test, and deploy HMI/SCADA interfaces for process monitoring and operator use.
• Design, write, test, and deploy LabVIEW software programs to drive operation of electrochemical and mechanical systems
• Write, review, and debug PLC ladder logic, function block, and structured text code.
• Define control strategies for high-temperature, high-current, and safety-critical processes.
• Conduct controls architecture reviews ensuring system reliability, maintainability, and safety.

Electrical System Design & Component Selection

• Specify, size, and integrate major electrical components including motors, VFDs, MCCs, transformers, switchgear, high-current rectifiers, and power distribution panels.
• Evaluate system loads and design for power quality, redundancy, and thermal performance.
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using industry-standard tools.
• Lead vendor engagement for electrical and controls components, ensuring technical compliance and cost-effectiveness.

Process Facility Integration

• Support scale-up from pilot systems to full manufacturing lines, including commissioning of new equipment and fine-tuning of control logic.
• Coordinates high power installations with electrical contractors, including specification and communication of power distribution requirements including mains 3-phase circuit ampacities and branch circuit details.
• Develop instrumentation strategies, including sensor selection, calibration, and signal processing
• Serve as internal subject matter expert on electrical safety protocols and procedures, developing policy and mentoring junior and adjacent-discipline staff on relevant safety guidelines

Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Diagnose and resolve issues involving PLCs, instrumentation, power electronics, and industrial communication networks.
• Collaborate with R&D, mechanical and chemical engineering, and operations teams to implement process improvements and enhance system reliability.
• Participate in FMEAs, HAZOPs, and safety reviews for equipment and process modifications.
• Work with process engineer and technicians to standardize equipment and instrumentation through creation of specifications.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, electrical design, or process controls.
• Hands‑on experience programming PLCs and developing HMI interfaces and data acquisition systems.
• Strong foundation in industrial communications networking
• Experience selecting, sizing, and integrating major electrical components
• Proficiency reading and generating electrical schematics and 3D/2D layout drawings.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working cross‑functionally in dynamic settings.
• Experience with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).

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