Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

$100,000 - $150,000 per year | Maryville, TN | On‑Site | Permanent

We are a manufacturer based in East Tennessee.

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

Responsibilities

• Process Controls & Automation
• Design, implement, and maintain PLC‑based control systems, often integrating motion control.
• Develop, test, and deploy HMI/SCADA interfaces for process monitoring and operator use.
• Design, write, test, and deploy LabVIEW software programs to drive operation of electrochemical and mechanical systems.
• Write, review, and debug PLC ladder logic, function block, and structured text code.
• Define control strategies for high‑temperature, high‑current, and safety‑critical processes.
• Conduct controls architecture reviews ensuring system reliability, maintainability, and safety.
• Specify, size, and integrate major electrical components including motors, VFDs, MCCs, transformers, switch gear, high‑current rectifiers, and power distribution panels.
• Evaluate system loads and design for power quality, redundancy, and thermal performance.
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using industry‑standard tools.
• Lead vendor engagement for electrical and controls components, ensuring technical compliance and cost‑effectiveness.
• Support scale‑up from pilot systems to full manufacturing lines, including commissioning of new equipment and fine‑tuning of control logic.
• Coordinate high‑power installations with electrical contractors, including specification and communication of power distribution requirements.
• Develop instrumentation strategies, including sensor selection, calibration, and signal processing.
• Serve as internal subject matter expert on electrical safety protocols and procedures, developing policy and mentoring junior staff on relevant safety guidelines.
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving PLCs, instrumentation, power electronics, and industrial communication networks.
• Collaborate with R&D, mechanical and chemical engineering, and operations teams to implement process improvements and enhance system reliability.
• Participate in FMEAs, HAZOPs, and safety reviews for equipment and process modifications.
• Work with process engineer and technicians to standardize equipment and instrumentation through creation of specifications.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, electrical design, or process controls.
• Hands‑on experience programming PLCs and developing HMI interfaces and data acquisition systems.
• Strong foundation in industrial communications networking.
• Experience selecting, sizing, and integrating major electrical components.
• Proficiency reading and generating electrical schematics and 3D/2D layout drawings.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working cross‑functionally in dynamic settings.
• Experience with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).

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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