Sr Controls Engineer

Jobot; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Jobot seeks a Sr Controls & Automation Engineer in Knoxville, TN to lead electrical system design for automated machinery. You will develop PLC/robotics solutions, create schematics, and oversee design reviews with production and quality teams.

The role requires strong analytical, communication, and project-management skills, plus 8+ years in controls engineering. Competitive benefits and a path toward advanced technologies are offered.

Qualifications

• BS in electrical engineering or AS + relevant experience.
• 8+ years as controls engineer or related role.
• PLCs (Allen Bradley, OMRON) and robotics experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication; project history.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates for electrical systems including components and install labor.
• Design electrical hardware circuits and safety controls for automated systems.
• Create electrical drawings and schematics.
• Lead design review meetings with production, maintenance, and quality.
• Program machine software (PLC, robot, vision, HMI).
• Debug programming during build and early operation.
• Research and implement emerging technologies.
• Provide ongoing technical support to in-house technicians.
• Assist with machine spec development for outsourcing.
• Prepare training materials and technical reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

BS in electrical engineering

AS degree in related field

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

OMRON PLCs

AutoCAD Electrical

Robotics

Job description

Sr Controls & Automation Engineer

Salary: $125,000 - $155,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a large automotive supplier

Why join us

• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401 (K) with generous company match
• Generous Paid time off (PTO)
• Vacation, sick, and paid holidays
• Life Insurance coverage

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates for electrical systems - including purchased components, design & install labor
• Design of electrical hardware circuit and safety control circuit for automated machines and equipment
• Create electrical hardware drawings and schematics
• Lead projects including design review meetings with production, maintenance, quality control, and others as needed
• Program machine software (PLC, robot, vision, HMI, etc.)
• Debug of programming during machine build and early-stage running
• Research, develop, test, design, and implement current and new technologies
• Provide on-going technical support for in house technicians in the machine-building group
• Support/advise with machine specification development for outsourcing activities
• Prepare, update, and deliver professional training materials, such as operation manuals, instructions, and technical reports
• Serve as a technical steward for emerging technologies and team development.

Qualifications

• BS in electrical engineering, Electrical Technology or Mechatronics, AS degree in a related engineering field and combination of relevant experience can be considered.
• 8+ years of experience working as controls engineer or related role
• Analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Formal training or extensive experience on PLCs (Allen Bradley, OMRON), Robotics, AutoCAD Electrical
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven project completion history with successful results
• Independently manage a workload consisting of long-term projects and unplanned day-to-day priorities

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