Controls Engineer - PLC, Robotics & Industrial Automation

All Engineering Recruitment Solutions; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

All Engineering Recruitment Solutions seeks a hands-on Controls Engineer for an industrial automation role in Nashville, TN. The position involves diagnosing and repairing PLC and automation issues across Mitsubishi, ABB, Siemens, and KUKA systems.

Off-shift work and 5–6 day weeks may be required, with travel expenses covered as needed. The ideal candidate has strong industrial controls experience, is self-sufficient, and capable of quickly diagnosing and resolving electrical controls and

Qualifications

• Experience as a Controls Engineer or Automation Engineer in an industrial setting.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, industrial controls, and robotics.
• Ability to diagnose issues independently and work in a self-sufficient manner.
• Flexible schedule including potential off-shift work and travel if required.
• Glass manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on controls engineering, troubleshooting, and technical support in a manufacturing environment.
• Diagnose and resolve PLC controls, automation systems, and robotics issues.
• Troubleshoot equipment using Mitsubishi, ABB, Siemens, and KUKA technologies.
• Support equipment operation, controls performance, and production uptime.
• Work independently and provide practical, hands-on solutions to controls issues.
• Support production needs during off-shift hours as required.
• Maintain flexibility to work 5–6 days per week based on project requirements.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC troubleshooting

Robotics

Self-sufficient

Hands-on troubleshooting

Controls engineering

Tools

Mitsubishi

ABB

Siemens

KUKA

Job description

Job Description

Controls Engineer – PLC, Robotics & Industrial Automation

Length: 3–6 months

Location: Nashville, TN

Description:
Seeking a hands‑on Controls Engineer with strong industrial automation, controls troubleshooting, and robotics experience. The ideal candidate will have a background working with Mitsubishi, ABB, Siemens, and KUKA control systems. Previous glass manufacturing or glass industry experience is preferred.

A laptop will be provided by the client. This position may require off‑shift work, so candidates must have schedule flexibility. The assignment will most likely require working 5–6 days per week. The Controls Engineer must be highly self‑sufficient, hands‑on, and capable of independently diagnosing and resolving electrical controls, PLC, automation, and robotic system issues.

Responsibilities:

• Perform hands‑on controls engineering, troubleshooting, and technical support in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving PLC controls, industrial automation systems, and robotic systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment and controls utilizing Mitsubishi, ABB, Siemens, and KUKA technologies.
• Support equipment operation, controls performance, and production uptime through effective controls troubleshooting.
• Work independently and provide practical, hands‑on solutions to controls and automation issues.
• Support production needs during off‑shift hours as required.
• Maintain flexibility to work approximately 5–6 days per week based on project requirements.

Qualifications:

• Professional experience as a Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, or similar industrial controls role.
• Hands‑on experience with Mitsubishi, ABB, Siemens, and/or KUKA systems.
• Strong knowledge of PLC troubleshooting, industrial controls, automation, and robotics.
• Proven ability to diagnose technical issues independently and work in a self‑sufficient manner.
• Strong hands‑on troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible schedules, including potential off‑shift work.
• Glass manufacturing experience is preferred.

Expenses (If needed):
Travel expenses are paid, including hotel accommodations, rental car, and airfare.

Per Diem:
$70/day for food and incidentals.

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