Senior Controls Engineer: Automation & Commissioning Lead

Valknut Automation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Valknut Automation in Nashville is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to own the design, development, and commissioning of industrial control systems across multiple projects.

You will lead PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, robotics integration, and safety system validation, ensuring uptime, safety, and regulatory compliance. This is a high-impact contract role requiring hands-on experience with major platforms and tools.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting across major platforms.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems in manufacturing environments.
• Robotics programming and integration across major brands.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and design control panels.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E, IEC/ANSI, OSHA safety standards.
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and modify PLC logic for equipment.
• Develop and integrate HMI/SCADA systems for data acquisition.
• Program, commission, and integrate industrial robots.
• Create control system architectures and panel layouts.
• Lead commissioning, testing, and on-site startup.
• Ensure safety circuits and NFPA 70E compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance on control strategies.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

HMI/SCADA

Robotics integration

AutoCAD

Electrical schematics

Control systems design

NFPA 70E compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate degree in a relevant technical discipline

Professional certifications in automation, robotics, or safety

Tools

Rockwell ControlLogix/CompactLogix

Siemens S7/TIA Portal

FactoryTalk

WinCC

AutoCAD

E-Plan

Job description

Valknut Automation in Nashville is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to own the design, development, and commissioning of industrial control systems across multiple projects.

You will lead PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, robotics integration, and safety system validation, ensuring uptime, safety, and regulatory compliance. This is a high-impact contract role requiring hands-on experience with major platforms and tools.