Senior Controls & PLC Engineer — Automation Leader (On-Site)

Johnson-Electric; Springfield (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric in Springfield, TN, is seeking a Sr. Engineer, Controls & PLC to design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC-controlled manufacturing systems.

You will lead automation projects from design to startup, integrating robotics, machine vision, sensors, and Industry 4.0 tech. The role requires 7+ years in controls engineering, strong experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI, and industrial networking, plus a track record of improving uptime and efficiency in an automotive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Automation Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in controls engineering, industrial automation, or automotive manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs, HMI systems, industrial networking, and control system architecture.
• Experience with machine vision systems, sensors, scanners, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading automation projects and supporting manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Lead automation projects including controls design, equipment commissioning, startup, validation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support integration of robotics, machine vision systems, sensors, safety devices, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve equipment uptime, process capability, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Manage automation vendors, system integrators, and equipment suppliers to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop and maintain controls documentation, standards, schematics, and work instructions.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation engineering

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Project leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Automation Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI systems

Industrial networking

Robotics systems

Machine vision

Safety devices

Job description

Johnson Electric in Springfield, TN, is seeking a Sr. Engineer, Controls & PLC to design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC-controlled manufacturing systems.

You will lead automation projects from design to startup, integrating robotics, machine vision, sensors, and Industry 4.0 tech. The role requires 7+ years in controls engineering, strong experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI, and industrial networking, plus a track record of improving uptime and efficiency in an automotive