PLC/Robotics Controls Integration Engineer

100Hires, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. is seeking an automation engineer to diagnose and program PLCs and industrial robots across multiple plants. You will design PLC control solutions for new machines and upgrades, and travel to sister facilities to provide on-site expertise.

You will own project timelines, optimize line flow, and work with process engineering to resolve cycle-time and quality issues. The role includes training teammates and contributing to preventive maintenance planning.

Qualifications

• BSEE or BSME required.
• 3–5 years programming and troubleshooting PLCs and industrial robots.
• 1–3 years with Siemens S7 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support production by diagnosing and programming legacy and new plant automation systems to minimize downtime.
• Design and program PLC-based control solutions for new machinery and existing equipment upgrades.
• Travel to sister facilities to complete core responsibilities and provide on-site expertise.
• Own timelines—maintain reliable project and task schedules across multiple plant initiatives.
• Program robots and adjust points to meet evolving production needs.
• Partner with production and process engineering to optimize line flow and resolve cycle-time constraints.
• Contribute to preventive maintenance planning for current and incoming equipment.
• Advance new technologies that improve cycle times and strengthen quality detection/prevention systems.
• Train plant technicians and engineers on controls fundamentals and best practices.
• Create and update equipment electrical drawings to reflect as-built conditions.
• Collaborate with plant teams to build accurate cost/effort quoting models.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial robots

Siemens S7

Fanuc robotics

ABB robotics

HMI panels

Electrical wiring

Ethernet/IP

Diagnostics

Education

BSEE or BSME

Tools

PanelView Plus

RSNetWorx

RSView Studio

PanelBuilder

Cognex In-Sight

Job description

What a Day Looks LikeYou’ll be the go-to expert keeping advanced automation running smoothly. Your morning may start by reviewing overnight performance, jumping in to troubleshoot a production cell, and refining ladder logic to stabilize throughput. By midday, you could be touching up Fanuc or ABB robot points to improve cycle time, updating a PanelView HMI, and coordinating schedules across multiple projects. Some weeks you’ll visit sister plants to support launches or resolve controls challenges. Along the way, you’ll document electrical drawings, coach technicians, and help the team quote the next upgrade with accurate models.Your ImpactSupport production by diagnosing and programming both legacy and new plant automation systems to minimize downtime.Design and program PLC-based control solutions for new machinery and existing equipment upgrades.Travel to sister facilities as needed to complete core responsibilities and provide on-site expertise.Own timelines—maintain reliable project and task schedules across multiple plant initiatives.Program robots and adjust points to meet evolving production needs.Partner with production and process engineering to optimize line flow, resolve cycle-time constraints, and address quality issues through controls changes and troubleshooting.Contribute to preventive maintenance planning for current and incoming equipment.Advance new technologies that improve cycle times and strengthen quality detection/prevention systems.Train plant technicians and engineers on controls fundamentals and best practices.Create and update equipment electrical drawings to reflect as-built conditions.Collaborate with plant teams to build accurate cost/effort quoting models.Background We’re Looking ForEducationBSEE or BSME requiredExperience3–5 years programming and troubleshooting PLCs and industrial robots1–3 years with Siemens S7 is a plusTechnical RequirementsStrong knowledge of Fanuc and ABB robot operationsNetworking and fieldbus proficiency: Ethernet cabling/addressing, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, RIO, and wireless PC networkingMMI/HMI concepts; familiarity with PanelView Plus and PanelView hardwareCognex In-Sight software experienceLadder logic and Allen‑Bradley platforms: PLC‑5, SLC 500, ControlLogix, MicroLogix; RIO and Ethernet/IP; DeviceNetAC/DC motors and servo systems, including drives such as Kinetix, Ultra3000, PowerFlex, 1305, and 1338Ability to wire industrial control systems (480V/120V/24V), drives, motors, I/O, and sensorsElectrical troubleshooting with the ability to read and interpret electrical printsProficiency with RSNetWorx, RSView Studio, and PanelBuilderAbility to connect to PLCs and navigate programming softwareOther RequirementsRegular and predictable attendanceValid driver’s license for business travelWillingness to work beyond 40 hours as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidaysKey CompetenciesAdvanced/intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Excellent analytical problem-solving skills with a hands-on approachCommitment to the Carlex Values: Safety, Customer Focused, Teamwork, Excellence, and TrustIf you thrive where PLCs, robots, vision systems, and people intersect—and you love turning data and diagnostics into measurable improvements—you’ll feel right at home here.