Senior Controls Engineer

JR Automation; Nashville (TN); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive wages

Medical benefits from first day

Paid parental leave

Unique automation projects

Collaborative engineering environment

Career growth and skill development

Descripción de la vacante

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the full controls lifecycle on custom automation projects in Nashville, TN. The role emphasizes PLC/HMI programming, robotics, vision integration, and on-site deployment with a strong focus on debugging, commissioning, and startup support.

You will collaborate across engineering teams, mentor peers, and travel up to 25% to client sites. A 10+ year background in controls and automation is expected.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience (2 years per year of study).
• 10+ years of experience in controls engineering or related technical disciplines.
• 2+ years of experience leading technical projects with ownership of decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and drive technical excellence.
• Strong experience with industrial automation technologies and practices.
• Experience reading and interpreting P&IDs is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the full controls lifecycle for new automation builds from concept to acceptance.
• Design and program control systems including PLC logic, HMI, robotics, vision, and SCADA.
• Develop controls architectures to meet customer requirements and specs.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining quality and schedule.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful integration.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance within the department.
• Support development and continuous improvement initiatives within engineering.

Conocimientos

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robotics integration

Vision systems

SCADA

Project leadership

Mentoring engineers

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

On-site deployment

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Associate’s degree + 2+ years experience

Herramientas

P&ID reading

Descripción del empleo

The Opportunity:

Senior Controls Engineer.

We are seeking a

Job Description

The Opportunity:

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people, and we’re always looking to strengthen our team across the globe. Join us as a Senior Controls Engineer. We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer with strong hands‑on experience in programming, debugging, and commissioning automated systems. This role focuses on PLC and HMI programming, robotics and vision integration, and continuous process automation across a range of complex equipment. You will be deeply involved in building and refining control systems, supporting machine startups, and solving challenging automation problems in collaboration with cross‑functional engineering teams. The position is primarily technical and execution‑focused, with significant time spent on system development, troubleshooting, and on‑site deployment.

Location Type:

The position is onsite in Nashville, TN

What We Offer

• Competitive wages, medical benefits starting your first day, and paid parental leave
• Opportunity to work on unique, custom automation projects
• A collaborative, engineering-driven environment
• Career growth and skill development opportunities
• A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter

How You'll Make An Impact

• Lead the full controls lifecycle for new automation builds, from initial concept and system definition through programming, machine power‑up, debugging, commissioning, and final acceptance.
• Design and program control systems from the ground up, including PLC logic, HMI applications, robotics integration, vision systems, and SCADA solutions for new and custom automated equipment.
• Design controls equipment and architectures to meet customer requirements, performance standards, and application specifications.
• Support multiple automation projects concurrently while maintaining focus on technical quality, schedule execution, and customer requirements.
• Lead and collaborate with cross‑functional technical teams throughout the project lifecycle to ensure successful execution and integration.
• Serve as a technical expert within the department, providing guidance on controls architecture, programming approaches, and complex automation challenges.
• Partner with engineering leadership to support technical development, training, and continuous improvement within the engineering organization.
• Travel up to 25% to customer sites and company locations to support commissioning, troubleshooting, and project execution.

Note:

This list of responsibilities is not inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience (two years of relevant work experience for each year of academic study), OR an Associate’s degree with 2+ years of related experience.
• 10+ years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or related technical disciplines.
• 2+ years of experience leading technical projects, with ownership of technical decisions and execution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and influence engineers, supporting technical excellence and career progression.
• Strong breadth and depth of experience with industrial automation technologies, systems, and industry practices.
• Proven ability to identify systemic issues and implement improvements that increase department efficiency and engineering effectiveness.
• Experience in the automation industry; prior JR Automation experience is strongly preferred.
• Proven collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines to solve complex, system‑level problems.
• Hands‑on experience programming and troubleshooting continuous processes in automated manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs is a plus.

Disclaimer

JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Company Overview

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow. Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

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