Senior Controls & Automation Engineer (PLC/Robotics)

Jobot; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with generous company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Sr Controls & Automation Engineer in Knoxville, TN to join our automotive supplier team. You will lead electrical system design, PLC/robot/vision/HMI programming, and project leadership across production, maintenance, and quality control.

The role requires BS in EE or Mechatronics and 8+ years in controls, with experience in Allen Bradley, Omron, and AutoCAD Electrical. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential; travel minimal.

Qualifications

• BS in electrical engineering, Electrical Technology or Mechatronics, AS degree in a related engineering field and combination of relevant experience can be considered.
• 8+ years of experience working as controls engineer or related role.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Formal training or extensive experience on PLCs (Allen Bradley, OMRON), Robotics, AutoCAD Electrical
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven project completion history with successful results.
• Independently manage a workload consisting of long-term projects and unplanned day-to-day priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates for electrical systems - including purchased components, design & install labor
• Design of electrical hardware circuit and safety control circuit for automated machines and equipment
• Create electrical hardware drawings and schematics
• Lead projects including design review meetings with production, maintenance, quality control, and others as needed
• Program machine software (PLC, robot, vision, HMI, etc.)
• Debug of programming during machine build and early-stage running
• Research, develop, test, design, and implement current and new technologies
• Provide on-going technical support for in house technicians in the machine-building group
• Support/advise with machine specification development for outsourcing activities
• Prepare, update, and deliver professional training materials, such as operation manuals, instructions, and technical reports
• Serve as a technical steward for emerging technologies and team development.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics

Electrical design

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

AS in related field

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

OMRON PLC

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Sr Controls & Automation Engineer in Knoxville, TN to join our automotive supplier team. You will lead electrical system design, PLC/robot/vision/HMI programming, and project leadership across production, maintenance, and quality control.

The role requires BS in EE or Mechatronics and 8+ years in controls, with experience in Allen Bradley, Omron, and AutoCAD Electrical. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential; travel minimal.