Lead Industrial Controls Engineer — Automation & Robotics

Silver Hills; Tennessee; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

401K Package

Performance Bonus

Friendly work environment

Career growth opportunities

Team social events

Job summary

Silver Hills seeks a highly skilled Controls Engineer to lead design, development, programming, integration, and continuous improvement of industrial automation and control systems in Rossville. The successful candidate will design, troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and manage control wiring.

Responsibilities include commissioning, testing, and programming automation, instrumentation, and control systems, plus preventive maintenance and repairs for PLCs, HMIs, sensors,

Qualifications

• Diploma, certification, or degree in Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics Engineering.
• 3–5 years experience in a Controls/Automation Engineer role in industrial manufacture.
• Proven track record designing, programming and validating machine safety circuits and safety controllers.
• Advanced programming skills in major PLC/HMI platforms.
• Experience with VFDs, servo drives, and industrial robotics.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and interpret schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning, startup, testing, and FAT/SAT of robotic cells and automated equipment.
• Integrate robots and end-of-arm tooling, sensors, vision, and motion control.
• Program and configure PLC/HMI, VFDs, and servo motion to link new cells with production lines.
• Wire, terminate, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical components during builds.
• Specify and integrate control panels and industrial networks for reliable connectivity.
• Provide troubleshooting and root-cause analysis and expedite repairs.
• Lead modernization, tuning, and sustainment of equipment after commissioning.
• Conduct safety assessments and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Sanitation.
• Create and update electrical/control drawings and maintain as-builts.

Skills

Electrical/Automation

PLC/HMI programming

Robot integration

Troubleshooting

AutoCAD Electrical

VFDs/Servo drives

Industrial networking

Electrical drawings

Education

Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics degree

Tools

AB PLC

Beckhoff

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Position: Controls Engineer Reports to: Manager, Electrical & Controls

We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our team in Rossville. The Controls Engineer will be lead the design, development, programming, integration and continuous improvement of our industrial automation and control systems. The ideal candidate should be a creative problem-solver with experience in designing and troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic industrial systems as well as control wiring.

You will be involved in commissioning, testing, programing of automation, instrumentation, and control systems as well as preventive maintenance and repair services of a variety of industrial automation equipment, including, but not limited to PLCs, HMIs, Sensors, VFDs, Industrial Networking.

Opportunities

The Controls Engineers will work in a multi-team environment alongside Engineering and Production as required. You will work collaboratively with the design, engineering, and production teams, as well as maintenance and quality assurance, to continuously improve equipment, systems, and facilities engaged in the development and production of Silver Hills’ innovative products.

Here is who you are…

Drive & motivation

• You are a hard worker with the willingness to roll up your sleeves and get the job done
• You are a positive and optimistic team player who strives for excellence
• You are passionate about Automation, and Industrial Controls
• You are self-motivated to solve problems and understand how things work
  

Character & Abilities

• You are super organized and pay extra attention to details
• You can make sound and safe judgement
• You are willing to shift priorities and tasks when necessary to drive the project forward
• You are flexible in responding to challenges as changes occur
• You are mechanically inclined with excellent mathematical abilities
• You are able to deliver work up to all applicable codes on time and quality
• You can demonstrate independent judgment in realistic planning, prioritization, and execution of projects, assignments, and communications
  

Skills & experience

• Diploma, certification, or degree in Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics Engineering
• 3-5 years experience in a Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer or similar role within an industrial manufacturing environment
• Proven track record of designing, programming and validating machine safety circuits, and safety controllers
• Advanced programming skills in major PLC/HMI platforms
• Direct experience troubleshooting and configuring VFDs, Servo drives, and industrial robotics
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Operating systems and TCP/IP networking
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
• Proficiency in AutoCad Electrical
• Ability to troubleshoot a variety of electrical and mechanical problems.

Responsibilites

• Commissioning & Startup:Lead hands-on commissioning, startup, testing, and acceptance (FAT/SAT) of robotic cells, collaborative robots, and automated equipment — conveyors, augers, dryers, packaging machines, silos, cyclones, and material handling.
• Robot & EOA Integration:Mount, configure, and integrate robots and their end-of-arm tooling into each cell, including sensors, vision, and motion control for perception and inspection.
• Controls & PLC/HMI:Program, configure, and integrate PLC/HMI systems (AB & Beckhoff preferred), VFDs, and servo motion control, tying new cells into existing production lines.
• Electrical & Mechanical Build:Wire, terminate, and troubleshoot electrical, controls, and mechanical components during cell build and start-up, working hands-on across both disciplines.
• Networking & Panels:Specify and integrate control panels and set up industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profinet) for reliable machine-to-data connectivity.
• Troubleshooting & Root-Cause:Provide expert troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex electrical, controls, and robotics issues, and expedite repairs.
• Optimization & Modernization:Modify and improve existing automated equipment and lead post-commissioning tuning, optimization, and sustainment.
• Safety & Compliance:Conduct robotic risk assessments and implement safeguarding to CSA Z434, ISO 10218, ISO/TS 15066, and ANSI/RIA R15.06, ensuring plant safety, food-safety, sanitation, and applicable electrical codes are met.
• Procurement & Vendors:Participate in sourcing, evaluation, and procurement of systems and critical components, and serve as the primary technical interface with OEMs and integrators.
• Cross-Functional Coordination:Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Sanitation to ensure seamless integration, equipment effectiveness, and reliability.
• Documentation & Drawings:Create and update electrical/control drawings (AutoCAD) and maintain accurate as-builts, control logic, safety assessments, and commissioning records.
• Training & Project Delivery:Train maintenance and operations teams on new cells, and keep installations on schedule and within budget while managing technical risk.

We offer our team members many benefits to help them achieve their goals and support our company culture:

• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Competitive Healthcare Benefits and 401K Package
• Performance Bonus
• Free delicious and healthy bread
• Friendly and supportive work environment and an ambitious team
• Company social events focused around health, great tasting food and getting together as a team

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