Controls Engineer

Torrey Holistics; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics is seeking a skilled automation engineer to design and program PLC controls for existing and new equipment in our Nashville-area plant. The role includes programming robots, touching up control points, and collaborating to optimize line flow, cycle times, and quality.

The candidate will travel to sister plants as needed and help develop preventative maintenance plans, while mentoring technicians on controls-related skills and reading electrical drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required (BSEE/BSME).
• 3–5 years of experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and robots.
• Experience with Siemens S7 programming is a plus and beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, program, and design PLC controls for existing and new automation equipment.
• Program robots and touch-up points to support production needs.
• Travel to sister plants as needed to complete core job functions.
• Maintain schedules for multiple plant projects and tasks.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics

Siemens S7

Industrial networking

HMI panels

Cognex In-Sight

Ladder logic

VFDs / drives

Vision systems

Education

BSEE or BSME

Tools

RS Net Worx

RS View Studio

Panel Builder

PanelView Plus

Job description

**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**Support production by troubleshooting and programming existing and new plant automation equipmentProgram and design new and existing PLC controlsTravel to sister plants as needed for completion of core job functions.Maintain accurate and consistent schedules for projects and tasks for multiple plant projects.Programming of robots and touching up points as needed to support production needs.Working with production and process to optimize line flow, cycle time issues and quality concerns through changes in programming or troubleshooting of controls.Program and design new and existing PLC controls.Help plan preventative maintenance plans for equipment in the plant both new and current.Work to help develop new technology for the plant to utilize in efforts to improve cycle times and quality detection / prevention systems.Help train plant techs and engineers on controls related skills.Create and correct plant electrical drawings for equipment.Work with plant teams to help develop accurate quoting models.**REQUIREMENTS**Education:BSEE or BSME Degree requiredYears of Experience:3 – 5 Years of experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and Robots1-3 Years of Siemens S7 programming experience a plusOther Requirements:Regular and predictable attendance requiredHigh level of understanding of Fanuc Robots and ABB robot operationsDemonstrated understanding of Ethernet cabling and addressing, Device Net, RIO, and wireless PC networkingUnderstanding of basic concepts of MMIs, familiar with PanelView Plus and PanelView hardwareDemonstrated understanding of Cognex In-Sight softwareDemonstrated knowledge of ladder logic programming, PLC 5, SLC500, ControlLogix, MicroLogix, RIO, Ethernet I/P, DeviceNetDemonstrated understanding of AC and DC motors and servo systemsWorking knowledge of Kinetix, Ultra3000, PowerFlex, 1305 and 1338 drivesValid driver’s license required for business travelWork beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be required as workload or projects dictate, including, nights, weekends and holidaysKEY COMPETENCIESAdvanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, and PowerPointExcellent Analytical SkillsAbility to use RS Net Worx software, RS View Studio and Panel Builder softwareAbility to perform electrical troubleshooting and read electrical printsAbility to wire industrial control systems including 480V/120V/24V power, drives, motors, I/O and sensorsAbility to design, diagnose, and troubleshoot vision applicationsAbility to connect to PLC and navigate programming softwareHands-on approach to problem solving and analysis.Ability and willingness to uphold theCarlex Values of Safety, Customer Focused, Teamwork, Excellence and Trust