Sr. Controls Engineer

Randstad USA; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Randstad USA in Athens, Tennessee, seeks a Senior Controls Engineer for leading cross-functional teams in designing, programming, and maintaining PLC-based automated production systems. Location is Athens, TN, with on-site responsibilities in a Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm schedule.

Relocation and a bonus opportunity are available for the right candidate; a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required, with 8+ years of automotive manufacturing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of automotive manufacturing experience in controls engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering and technical teams, guiding system design and mentoring colleagues.
• Program ladder logic from inception to completion, maintaining and optimizing PLC-based manufacturing, automation, and instrumentation systems.
• Partner with operations to resolve electrical and controls issues, lead projects, and drive continuous improvement.
• Generate wiring schematics and control panel layouts using AutoCAD, maintain plant electrical prints.
• Define system control specifications and support MRO inventory management.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

AutoCAD

Allen-Bradley PLC

Fanuc robotics

Kuka robotics

Job description

Our client, a leader in the automotive manufacturing is looking for a Sr. Controls Engineer. Key qualifications include 8+ years of automotive manufacturing, centering on controls engineering over an assortment of automated production equipment. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required. Relocation and bonus opportunity will be provided for the right candidate.

location: Athens, Tennessee

job type: Permanent

salary: $135,000 - 145,000 per year

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering and technical teams, guiding system design, mentoring colleagues, and aligning daily operations with company values.
• Program ladder logic from inception to completion, maintaining and optimizing PLC-based manufacturing, automation, and instrumentation systems.
• Partner with operations and skilled trades to resolve electrical and controls issues, lead technical projects, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Generate wiring schematics and control panel layouts using AutoCAD, maintaining accurate, up-to-date plant electrical prints.
• Define system control specifications, select industrial hardware and electrical components, and support MRO inventory management.

Qualifications

Focus area of responsibility: is the Weld Assembly area; including enclosed cells with Fanuc and Kuka robots, welding sub parts into finished assemblies. PLC experience, Allen-Bradley.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.