Senior Automotive Controls Engineer

E & E Manufacturing Inc; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

E & E Manufacturing Inc in Athens, TN seeks an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to implement capital tooling, weld automation, and continuous improvement projects. You will program PLCs, develop wiring schematics, and mentor teams across engineering and maintenance.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Engineering with 5+ years in manufacturing, including automation, and strong experience with AB Rockwell, FANUC, and KUKA systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• 5+ years in manufacturing; 3+ years in automation engineering.
• Stamping/assembly experience in auto industry strongly preferred.
• 5+ years with AB Rockwell PLC/HMI, FANUC ArcTool and FANUC SpotTool.
• 5+ years with Kuka KRC 4 controllers; WTC RAFT/DEPs experience is beneficial.
• Strong computer, drawing and schematic interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain PLC based control systems for manufacturing, automation, and instrumentation.
• Program PLC ladder logic from start to finish.
• Lead projects and assist skilled trades in electrical disciplines.
• Generate wiring schematics and control drawings with AutoCAD; maintain plant electrical prints.
• Train and mentor the electrical controls process for engineers, manufacturing and trades colleagues.
• Support automation tooling programming across departments.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Automation engineering

Project leadership

Troubleshooting

Industrial wiring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

AB Rockwell PLC/HMI

FANUC ArcTool

FANUC SpotTool

Kuka KRC 4 controllers

WTC RAFT/DEPs

Job description

E & E Manufacturing Inc in Athens, TN seeks an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to implement capital tooling, weld automation, and continuous improvement projects. You will program PLCs, develop wiring schematics, and mentor teams across engineering and maintenance.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Engineering with 5+ years in manufacturing, including automation, and strong experience with AB Rockwell, FANUC, and KUKA systems.