Senior Controls Engineer — Robotics & Automation (Contract)

Sterling Engineering Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer for a 1+ year contract to design and implement advanced control systems across robotics, vision, SCADA, and motion projects.

The role requires leading projects to meet cost, quality, and timing goals and traveling up to 35% to customer sites domestically. A minimum of 5+ years in automation or controls engineering and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Associate’s degree with 2+ years of experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in automation or controls engineering.
• Proficiency with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, mechatronics, motion control, vision systems, and programming.
• Experience with CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical).
• Willingness to travel up to 35% to customer sites and other locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of advanced control systems including robotics, vision systems, SCADA, and high-level programming for automated equipment.
• Manage projects to meet cost, quality, timing, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Identify and implement design and workflow improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with robot controllers, ladder logic, electrical devices, and mechanical systems.
• Conduct machine power-up, debugging, and programming.
• Ensure equipment meets specifications using standard techniques.

Skills

PLCs

HMIs

Robotics

Mechatronics

Motion control

Vision systems

Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate’s degree with 2+ years experience

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Sterling Engineering Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer for a 1+ year contract to design and implement advanced control systems across robotics, vision, SCADA, and motion projects.

The role requires leading projects to meet cost, quality, and timing goals and traveling up to 35% to customer sites domestically. A minimum of 5+ years in automation or controls engineering and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent.