Senior Controls Engineer: End-to-End Automation Lead

Automation; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Automation NTH is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to take technical leadership on custom automation systems from concept to startup on the plant floor. You will own projects end-to-end, architecting controls/topologies, writing PLC code, and designing HMIs for ease of troubleshooting.

You will also mentor junior engineers and partner with customers to optimize systems for peak OEE. This is an on-site role in Tennessee with direct impact on production uptime.

Qualifications

• Owns end-to-end control system projects from concept to startup.
• Experience architecting controls/topologies and writing PLC code.
• Ability to design HMIs for intuitive troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual development balancing specs, layout, cost, and lead-time
• Architect controls/software topology across PLC, HMI, robotics, databases, and vision systems
• Drive project documentation - functional specs, electrical/pneumatic drawings, BOMs, manuals
• Own startup, debug, and deployment of automated equipment into live production
• Design and implement functional safety systems to OSHA and industry standards
• Manage electrical panel builds, field wiring, and pneumatic/fluid systems
• Partner directly with customers to optimize systems for peak OEE

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

Project leadership

Electrical panel builds

Systems architecture

Job description

Automation NTH is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to take technical leadership on custom automation systems from concept to startup on the plant floor. You will own projects end-to-end, architecting controls/topologies, writing PLC code, and designing HMIs for ease of troubleshooting.

You will also mentor junior engineers and partner with customers to optimize systems for peak OEE. This is an on-site role in Tennessee with direct impact on production uptime.