Senior Controls Engineer - Custom Automation & PLC Systems

ATC Automation; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

ATC Automation is hiring a mid-senior Controls Engineer to design, implement, and support custom automation equipment from concept to commissioning. You will read and create electrical and pneumatic schematics, develop PLC programs, and optimize machine performance with sensors, actuators, and vision systems.

The role is onsite in Cookeville, TN, with opportunities for growth and professional development in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or related degree in electrical engineering (preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in the custom automation field.
• Knowledge of Rockwell- Allen Bradley, Siemens and Mitsubishi software.
• Read and create pneumatic and electrical prints with working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical. (schematics)
• Develop and debug complex programs for industrial machinery processes
• Excellent computer skills and a high level of proficiency in software to design ladder logic and machine controls. May also possess advanced programming skills in data base development and upper level interface.
• Communicate with customers to determine machine performance criteria.
• Knowledge of electrical and controls engineering theories and principles
• Installation of completed automation systems
• Travel and valid drivers license is required

Responsibilities

• Read and create pneumatic and electrical prints for machine designs.
• Develop and debug PLC programs for industrial machinery processes.
• Design ladder logic and machine controls with software tools.
• Collaborate with customers to define performance criteria.
• Install and commission automated systems at customer sites.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting in the field.
• Assist with projects from concept to final handover.

Skills

Rockwell-Allen Bradley

Siemens

Mitsubishi

PLC programming

HMI development

Robotics

Vision systems

Sensors and actuators

AutoCAD Electrical

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

PLC programming software (RSLogix/Studio 5000)

Job description

ATC Automation is hiring a mid-senior Controls Engineer to design, implement, and support custom automation equipment from concept to commissioning. You will read and create electrical and pneumatic schematics, develop PLC programs, and optimize machine performance with sensors, actuators, and vision systems.

The role is onsite in Cookeville, TN, with opportunities for growth and professional development in a dynamic team.