Controls Engineer: PLC, Robot & HMI Automation

Actalent; Tennessee; On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/long-term disability

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Controls Engineer to design, program, debug, and support automated production systems in an Maryville, TN facility. You will provide electrical design input, assist in development efforts, and troubleshoot a range of electrical controls equipment.

The role requires PLC programming, Robot RC8, HMI, and AutoCAD Electrical proficiency, with a 5+ year track record and a bachelor’s in Electrical/Mechatronics (or equivalent).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Controls Engineer or in a related role.
• Formal training or extensive experience with PLCs (OMRON CJ & NJ).
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electrical Technology, or Mechatronics; an Associate degree with relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, debug, and support automated systems and automation equipment for production.
• Provide electrical design input and assist in concept and development efforts within the facility.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues on all electrical and controls equipment.
• Collaborate with management, machine operators, supervisors, and other engineers.
• Work with minimal supervision and drive continuous improvement.
• Assist in setting standards for new control equipment.
• Learn and apply project management skills.

Skills

PLC programming

Robot RC8

HMI

Electrical controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electrical Technology/Mechatronics

Associate degree in engineering with relevant experience

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Actalent seeks a Controls Engineer to design, program, debug, and support automated production systems in an Maryville, TN facility. You will provide electrical design input, assist in development efforts, and troubleshoot a range of electrical controls equipment.

The role requires PLC programming, Robot RC8, HMI, and AutoCAD Electrical proficiency, with a 5+ year track record and a bachelor’s in Electrical/Mechatronics (or equivalent).