Lead Controls Project Engineer – Automation

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits from day one

Parental leave

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Wright Industries, LLC in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Controls Project Engineer to design and program PLC/HMI based control systems for automated equipment. You will interpret customer specs, validate functionality, and commission systems on site.

The role emphasizes robotics programming, electrical design, and on-site support with travel up to 25% to customer sites and other JR locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; technical diploma with study may suffice.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and networking (DNET/ENET/Profibus).
• Strong problem solving and customer-facing skills; able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develops and designs the controls software packages utilizing PLCs and HMIs.
• Ensures equipment meets customer specifications and functions properly.
• Programs robotic and control equipment per customer specifications.
• Provides technical support and training at customer sites.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Design

Robotics Programming

Electrical Schematics

Troubleshooting

Education

Engineering degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

HMI software

Electrical CAD

Robotics software

Job description

Wright Industries, LLC in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Controls Project Engineer to design and program PLC/HMI based control systems for automated equipment. You will interpret customer specs, validate functionality, and commission systems on site.

The role emphasizes robotics programming, electrical design, and on-site support with travel up to 25% to customer sites and other JR locations.