Senior Automation Controls Engineer

Ingenium Talent; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Stability of a large global employer

Job summary

Ingenium Talent is assisting a large global manufacturing client in Nashville in their search for an experienced Controls Engineer. The role supports a highly automated production environment, driving PLC, robotics, and electrical control programs.

You will lead automation projects, troubleshoot complex systems, and uphold safety and engineering standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve downtime and throughput.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in controls engineering or automation.
• Strong experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, RSLogix, and HMI systems.
• Ability to read and modify electrical schematics and controls documentation.
• Proven record leading automation projects and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for PLC, robotics, HMI, and automated manufacturing systems.
• Support new equipment launches, automation projects, and controls upgrades.
• Troubleshoot controls and robotics issues to minimize downtime and improve performance.
• Develop, modify, and maintain PLC, robotic, and electrical control programs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability and productivity.
• Maintain controls documentation, backups, and engineering standards.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to support plant operations.

Skills

PLC expertise

Robotics experience

HMI systems

Electrical schematics

Allen Bradley

RSLogix

AutoCAD

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

RSLogix 5000

AutoCAD

HMI software

Industrial networking

Job description

Ingenium Talent is assisting a large global manufacturing client in Nashville in their search for an experienced Controls Engineer. The role supports a highly automated production environment, driving PLC, robotics, and electrical control programs.

You will lead automation projects, troubleshoot complex systems, and uphold safety and engineering standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve downtime and throughput.