Senior Controls Engineer - PLC/Robotics & Vision (Onsite)

JR Automation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical benefits from first day

Paid parental leave

Unique automation projects

Collaborative engineering environment

Career growth and skill development

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robotics integration

Vision systems

SCADA

Project leadership

Mentoring engineers

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

On-site deployment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Associate’s degree + 2+ years experience

Tools

P&ID reading

Job description

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.