Senior Controls Engineer: PLC/Motion, On-Site Nashville

Integrated-Control Systems, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated-Control Systems, Inc. designs and builds control systems for manufacturing processes, offering engineering and on-the-floor expertise to optimize production and reliability.

The Controls Engineer III will design, program, and commission control systems, collaborating with project teams to deliver projects on schedule and providing technical documentation and client training. The role emphasizes hands-on electrical design, schematics, and wiring diagrams, with occasional travel for

Qualifications

• Proven experience in control systems engineering for manufacturing environments.
• Strong PLC/HMI programming, motion control, and industrial networking capabilities.
• Proficient electrical design and documentation, including schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with instrumentation, sensors, and actuators used in automation.
• Skilled in troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and performance optimization.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain detailed documentation.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical or controls engineering or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission control systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Develop control system architectures and detailed schematics.
• Create control logic and perform testing and troubleshooting during installation and startup.
• Collaborate with project managers, mechanical engineers, and technicians to deliver projects on schedule.
• Provide technical documentation and client training; travel to customer facilities as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Motion control

Industrial networking

Electrical design

Schematic reading

Instrumentation

Sensors & actuators

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls

Job description

Integrated-Control Systems, Inc. designs and builds control systems for manufacturing processes, offering engineering and on-the-floor expertise to optimize production and reliability.

The Controls Engineer III will design, program, and commission control systems, collaborating with project teams to deliver projects on schedule and providing technical documentation and client training. The role emphasizes hands-on electrical design, schematics, and wiring diagrams, with occasional travel for