Senior Control Engineer - Automation & SCADA Specialist

M.C. Dean; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Kingsport, Tennessee is seeking an experienced engineer to develop design documents and lead programming efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications. Candidates should have a master's or bachelor's degree in electrical or automation engineering with relevant experience in PLCs and SCADA systems. Strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in programming languages are essential for this role, which also includes team coordination and managing technical tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in configuring and calibrating control systems.
• Proficient in programming languages such as ladder logic and structured text.
• Testing and troubleshooting complex automation issues.

Responsibilities

• Design and create specifications for projects.
• Lead programming teams for automation applications.
• Conduct troubleshooting and maintenance on existing systems.

Skills

PLC programming and troubleshooting

SCADA programming

Electrical and control schematics

Problem-solving

Computer networking

Education

Master's degree in electrical or automation engineering

Bachelor's degree in electrical or automation engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading engineering firm located in Kingsport, Tennessee is seeking an experienced engineer to develop design documents and lead programming efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications. Candidates should have a master's or bachelor's degree in electrical or automation engineering with relevant experience in PLCs and SCADA systems. Strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in programming languages are essential for this role, which also includes team coordination and managing technical tasks.