Controls Project Engineer

Hitachi; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits starting day one

Paid parental leave

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, seeks a Controls Project Engineer in Nashville to design and implement controls software for automated manufacturing systems. You will work on PLC, HMI, robotics, and electrical system integration to meet customer specifications.

The role is onsite in Nashville, TN, with travel up to 25%, offering a collaborative, engineering-driven environment and opportunities for hands-on development, startup, commissioning, and technical support at customer facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical equivalent in engineering, preferred.
• Strong understanding of PLCs, HMIs, robotics and electrical design.
• Ability to work with customers and under pressure, with travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Develops and designs controls software packages using PLCs and HMIs.
• Analyzes customer specifications to ensure equipment meets requirements.
• Ensures startup and commissioning align with approved specs.
• Programs robotic and control equipment per customer details.
• Performs preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and optimize operations.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Development

Robotics

Electrical Systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Technical Diploma with college study

Tools

PLC

HMI

VFD

Servo

Job description

Location:

Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America

Job ID:

R0116651

Date Posted:

2026-06-19

Company Name:

WRIGHT INDUSTRIES, LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company , is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world’s leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to strengthen our team across the globe. Join us as a Controls Project Engineer.

Location Type: The position is onsite in Nashville, TN.

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages, medical benefits starting your first day, and paid parental leave
• Opportunity to work on unique, custom automation projects
• A collaborative, engineering-driven environment
• Career growth and skill development opportunities
• A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Develops and designs the controls software packages utilizing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and/or Human/Machine Interfaces (HMI).
• Examines and understands customer-supplied specifications in order to ensure the functionality of the equipment meets these specifications.
• Ensures the equipment being started up and commissioned operates in accordance with the customer requirements as outlined in the approved specification.
• Programs robotic and/or controls equipment per the customer specifications.
• Performs preventative maintenance as requested by the customer to ensure minimum down-time and optimum operation of machines and equipment.
• Assists with checking design and details for proper functionality of both his/her work and the work of other engineers.
• Provides timely, required service documentation relating to all functions performed.
• Provides technical support and training to the end-user at the customer facility.
• Ensures products and services continue to be the benchmark within the industry.
• Demonstrates a commitment to safe work practices while on JR Automation or the customer’s premises.

Note: This list of responsibilities is inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline or Technical Diploma with three years of college-level study or related experience or equivalent of. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Intermediate understanding of electrical circuits, electrical panel design,pneumatic design, hydraulic design, PLC’s (Programmable Logic Controller), HMI’s (Human Machine Interface), robot programming, VFD’s (Variable Frequency Drive), servo application’s, and device communication networks (DNET, ENET, and Profibus).
• Ability to demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with customers, and maintain a positive working relationship, which at times may be under difficult circumstances and/or high-pressure situations.
• Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry is strongly preferred.
• Travel up to 25% to customer sites & other JR locations.Domestic and International.

Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Company Overview:

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company , we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

Fueled by Possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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