Industrial Paint Systems Controls Engineer

OTC Industrial Technologies; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OTC Industrial Technologies' Engineered Systems Group seeks an Applications Controls Engineer with hands-on experience in industrial paint systems and manufacturing environments to support startup, testing, validation, and optimization of automated finishing and dispensing systems.

This role commissions control systems, troubleshoots PLC/HMI networks, and ensures safe, reliable operation while coordinating with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in controls engineering or 10+ years in manufacturing automation.
• Experience with industrial paint systems and automated finishing processes preferred.
• Proficiency with Rockwell/AB PLCs; Siemens/Mitsubishi a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document commissioning of controls systems for paint shops and manufacturing operations.
• Design and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, and networked control systems during installation and startup.
• Verify wiring, I/O, safety circuits, instrumentation, and field devices for conformance with design intent.
• Conduct loop checks, functional testing, interlock verification, alarm validation, and acceptance testing.
• Support SCADA, data collection, and line tracking interfaces for paint and manufacturing systems.
• Create and maintain commissioning reports, punch lists, as-built documentation, backups, and SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and relevant standards.
• Provide training and technical support to operations and maintenance after handoff.

Skills

PLCs & HMIs

Industrial networking

Process automation

Troubleshooting

Field startup

Education

Technical college degree

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Job description

OTC Industrial Technologies' Engineered Systems Group seeks an Applications Controls Engineer with hands-on experience in industrial paint systems and manufacturing environments to support startup, testing, validation, and optimization of automated finishing and dispensing systems.

This role commissions control systems, troubleshoots PLC/HMI networks, and ensures safe, reliable operation while coordinating with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.