Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

$90,000 - $130,000 per year | Knoxville, TN | On-Site | Permanent

• Design, specify, and procure mechanical and electrical automation equipment such as robots, end‑of‑arm tools, PLC systems, and control panels.
• Assist and/or lead efforts for continuous improvement of factory automation equipment.
• Prepare proposals and presentations for approval and cost‑justification of new automation equipment.
• Prepare and maintain documentation, program code, instructions, and training materials for equipment.
• Support and help train plant personnel in operation, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment.
• Provide on‑call support for equipment troubleshooting and repairs as needed to support production schedule.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred).
• Five or more years of related electrical controls or factory automation experience.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and maintain safe, reliable, and cost‑effective automation equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Fanuc Robot experience with working knowledge of Fanuc Roboguide and iVRision preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain Allen Bradley PLC machine control systems, VFDs, sensors, etc.
• Working knowledge of Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000 required.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair PLC/PC machine control systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Solid Works, or Creo.
• Willingness to mentor and train team members of various skill levels in the proper operation and maintenance of automation equipment.

• Meaningful and impactful work
• Competitive salary
• Strong benefits package
• Family‑first culture
• Career stability

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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