Controls Engineer

Job Title:

Controls Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Controls Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLC-based control systems and integrating various manufacturing technologies. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the growth of Industry 4.0 initiatives within a new department.

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems using platforms such as Allen-Bradley and Siemens.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
• Develop modular, scalable code for control systems.
• Implement data bridges between shop floor equipment, MES, and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, and Plex.
• Standardize data structures and communication protocols like OPC UA, MQTT, and REST APIs.
• Program and commission industrial robots, including Fanuc, ABB, and Motoman.
• Integrate robotics with safety, vision, and control systems.
• Deploy IoT devices for asset monitoring and predictive maintenance.
• Implement edge computing solutions and collaborate with IT/OT for secure industrial networks.
• Champion digital twins, virtual commissioning, machine learning, and data lake initiatives.
• Implement smart sensors and intelligent devices while ensuring compliance with industrial cybersecurity standards.
• Provide technical support for Sigma
  
  NEST and Sim Trans software, including troubleshooting and user training.
• Write specification sheets, RFQs, and technical documentation.
• Develop control standards and glossary documentation.
• Manage controls projects from design to validation and collaborate with cross‑functional teams for integration.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in controls/systems engineering and automation in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in PLC/HMI programming with platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, and Beckhoff.
• Experience in MES/ERP integration and industrial protocols like Ethernet/IP and OPC-UA.
• Robotics programming and machine installation and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with IIoT platforms, cybersecurity, and edge computing.

• Familiarity with digital twins, SCADA systems, and cloud integration with AWS or Azure IoT.
• Ability to program from scratch.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% a year.

This position is based in a manufacturing environment, offering exposure to cutting‑edge technologies and opportunities for professional growth in Industry 4.0. Candidates should be prepared for a hands‑on role with a focus on technical innovation and collaboration.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chattanooga, TN.

The pay range for this position is $55.29 - $62.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Chattanooga, TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 3, 2025.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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