Sr Controls Engineer

Ingenium Talent; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Stability of a large global employer

Job summary

Ingenium Talent is assisting a large global manufacturing client in Nashville in their search for an experienced Controls Engineer. The role supports a highly automated production environment, driving PLC, robotics, and electrical control programs.

You will lead automation projects, troubleshoot complex systems, and uphold safety and engineering standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve downtime and throughput.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in controls engineering or automation.
• Strong experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, RSLogix, and HMI systems.
• Ability to read and modify electrical schematics and controls documentation.
• Proven record leading automation projects and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for PLC, robotics, HMI, and automated manufacturing systems.
• Support new equipment launches, automation projects, and controls upgrades.
• Troubleshoot controls and robotics issues to minimize downtime and improve performance.
• Develop, modify, and maintain PLC, robotic, and electrical control programs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability and productivity.
• Maintain controls documentation, backups, and engineering standards.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to support plant operations.

Skills

PLC expertise

Robotics experience

HMI systems

Electrical schematics

Allen Bradley

RSLogix

AutoCAD

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

RSLogix 5000

AutoCAD

HMI software

Industrial networking

Job description

Our client, a large global manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support a highly automated production environment. This facility serves as a flagship operation where the company pilots and implements new automation technologies, advanced manufacturing systems, and process innovations before broader deployment across other locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership for PLC, robotics, HMI, and automated manufacturing systems.
• Support new equipment launches, automation projects, and controls system upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and resolve controls and robotics issues to minimize downtime and improve operational performance.
• Develop, modify, and maintain PLC, robotic, and electrical control programs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, productivity, quality, and process optimization.
• Maintain controls documentation, system backups, and engineering standards throughout the equipment lifecycle.
• Partner with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to support plant operations and drive manufacturing excellence.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, electrical, and manufacturing standards.

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in controls engineering, automation, manufacturing engineering, or industrial maintenance.
• Strong experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, RSLogix, HMI systems, industrial networking, and robotics (Fanuc and/or ABB preferred).
• Ability to read, interpret, and modify electrical schematics and controls documentation.
• Proven success leading automation projects, troubleshooting complex manufacturing systems, and driving continuous improvement.
• Experience with VAVE, Lean Manufacturing, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and project management tools is highly desirable.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a financially stable, global manufacturer that continues to invest heavily in automation and advanced manufacturing technologies. The site is recognized as a leader within the organization, frequently serving as the launch location for new equipment, robotics, and Industry 4.0 initiatives before they are rolled out across the broader network.