Controls Engineer

About the Role

ATC is looking to hire a mid‑senior level Controls Engineer to create and support custom automation equipment. ATC Automation designs and builds custom automated assembly and test equipment for various industries including transportation, life science, and consumer goods.

A Controls Engineer creates electrical and pneumatic schematics, analyzes prints, troubleshoots, and debugs electrical and pneumatic designs. Controls Engineers can determine material and component specifications and write programs to operate machinery at a high level of proficiency. The ideal candidate possesses knowledge of PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens), HMIs, robotics, servos, vision systems, and other sensors and actuators.

Our team members deliver exceptional projects within budget and schedule while ensuring customer satisfaction.

This is an onsite, full‑time position located at our Cookeville, TN location, reporting directly to the Business Unit Manager.

• Knowledge of Rockwell
  - Allen Bradley, Siemens and Mitsubishi software.
• Read and create pneumatic and electrical prints with working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical.
• Develop and debug complex programs for industrial machinery processes.
• Excellent computer skills and a high level of proficiency in ladder logic and machine controls. May also possess advanced programming skills in data base development and upper level interface.
• Communicate with customers to determine machine performance criteria.
• Knowledge of electrical and controls engineering theories and principles.
• Installation of completed automation systems.
• Travel and a valid driver’s license is required.

• Bachelor of Science or related degree in electrical engineering (preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in the custom automation field.

• Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to floor.
• Exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally.
• Exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently.
• Exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Visual acuity:
  Near acuity with or without accommodation.
• Hearing:
  Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose.

You can enjoy great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Paid Time Off.

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Since 1977, ATC Automation has been redefining what’s possible in custom automation. From concept to commissioning, we partner with leading brands across the globe to design and deliver custom machinery that drives efficiency, precision, and long‑term performance. Our automation expertise spans critical industries such as Life Science, Transportation, Consumer Products, and General Industry.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. This job description is subject to change but will remain in effect until superseded or canceled in writing by Human Resources.

ATC Automation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.