Junior Drive Systems Engineer

Powerhouse Controls Ltd; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental Benefits

Increased Vacation

Profit Sharing

Birthdays off with pay

Flexible work hours

Fitness incentive

Career development

Social and Team building events

Charitable donation matching

RRSP/401K Matching

AAA/CAA Basic membership coverage

Job summary

Powerhouse Controls is looking for a Junior Drive Systems Engineer to join our Nashville office. You will work with senior engineers to develop, test, and support drive and automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and motor control solutions across customer projects.

This role is ideal for recent graduates or engineers early in their career who want hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to AC/DC drives, industrial networks, and system start-up activities on-site at customer sites.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in electrical or automation engineering.
• Recent graduate or up to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong interest in industrial automation and drive systems.
• Valid driver's license and passport or ability to obtain one.
• Ability and willingness to travel for commissioning and customer support.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of PLC, HMI, and drive control software.
• Participate in system design, testing, and validation activities.
• Support factory acceptance testing and system commissioning.
• Assist with startup activities at customer sites.
• Troubleshoot industrial control systems, drives, and automation equipment.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, technicians, customers, and vendors.
• Provide technical support during project execution and service activities.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality and schedule requirements.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering Technology

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Robotics & Automation

Industrial Automation

Related technical discipline

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

HMI software

Industrial networks

Electrical test equipment

Reading electrical schematics

VFDs

Job description

remote

Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America.

Full-time. September 15, 2026

Description

Junior Drive Systems Engineer

Location: Nashville, TN

Type: Full-Time

Who We Are

Since 1992, Powerhouse Controls has been on a mission to be recognized as a world-class, single-source drive and automation systems integration supplier.

We bring exceptional technical and engineering experience to the table, but what really sets us apart is an unsurpassed level of passion and commitment. We listen, question, collaborate, analyze and assess until we’re completely convinced that our recommendation is the best solution possible.

Powerhouse Controls is on the hunt for individuals who embody the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and integrity. We're not just seeking employees; we're searching for trailblazers who share our passion for shaping the future of control systems and automation. If you're fueled by the fire of creativity, if you're driven by a desire to collaborate with a diverse community of experts, and if your commitment to ethical excellence is unwavering, then you're exactly who we're looking for.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Engineering Team Lead, the Junior Drive Systems Engineer will work alongside experienced engineers and designers to develop, test, commission, and support industrial drive and automation systems.

This position is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career engineer/technologist who is looking to build a career in industrial automation, drive control systems, and machine control. The successful candidate will receive hands‑on training and mentorship from industry experts while working on a wide range of projects involving AC and DC drives, PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, and coordinated drive systems used in continuous web processing applications.

You will participate in all phases of projects including design, programming, testing, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer support, providing a unique opportunity to gain practical experience across multiple engineering disciplines.

Why Join Us?

You will be joining an amazing team with an awesome culture! Below are more perks to joining us!

• Health/Dental Benefits
• Increased Vacation
• Profit Sharing
• Birthdays off with pay
• Flexible work hours
• Fitness incentive
• Career development
• Social and Team building events
• Charitable donation matching
• RRSP/401K Matching
• AAA/CAA Basic membership coverage

What You’ll Do

Working under the guidance of senior engineers and technical leads, you will:

• Assist in the development and implementation of PLC, HMI, and drive control software
• Participate in system design, testing, and validation activities
• Support factory acceptance testing and system commissioning
• Assist with startup activities at customer sites
• Troubleshoot industrial control systems, drives, and automation equipment
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, technicians, customers, and vendors
• Provide technical support during project execution and service activities
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality and schedule requirements
• Maintain a strong focus on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction

Note: The key accountabilities are not an exhaustive list and other duties may be assigned as needed.

What You Bring

• Diploma or degree in:
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Robotics & Automation
• Industrial Automation
• Or a related technical discipline
• Recent graduate or up to 3 years of relevant experience
• Strong interest in industrial automation and drive systems
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver's license
• Valid passport or ability to obtain one
• Ability and willingness to travel for commissioning and customer support activities
• Co-op, internship, or work experience in industrial automation or manufacturing
• Exposure to PLC programming platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar systems
• Familiarity with HMI software and industrial communication networks
• Experience reading electrical schematics
• Knowledge of AC motors, DC motors, and VFDs
• Experience using electrical test equipment such as multimeters or oscilloscopes

Opportunity Awaits

If you’re ready for Empowering industry through practical innovation and take on a pivotal role in a company that’s redefining industrial automation, we want to hear from you. Together, we can build a future were innovation and excellence drive success.

Powerhouse Controls is committed to providing a barrier-free interview process and accommodating applicants’ needs in accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the process, please contact our recruitment team.