Controls Engineer

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About the role

This is a Contract to Hire position based in Maryville, TN. The role involves designing, programming, debugging, and supporting automated systems and automation equipment for production. You will provide electrical design input, assist in concept and development efforts, and offer troubleshooting assistance on all electrical and controls equipment. The position requires collaboration with management, machine operators, supervisors, and other engineers, with minimal supervision and a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, debug, and support automated systems and automation equipment for production.
• Provide electrical design input and assist in concept and development efforts within the facility.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues on all electrical and controls equipment.
• Collaborate with management, machine operators, supervisors, and other engineers.
• Work with minimal supervision and drive continuous improvement.
• Assist in setting standards for new control equipment.
• Learn and apply project management skills.
• Gather data to resolve issues.

Requirements

• Extensive skills in PLC programming (OMRON CJ & NJ preferred).
• Experience with Robot (RC8) and Human Machine Interface (HMI).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and electrical controls.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• 5+ years of experience as a Controls Engineer or in a related role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or Mechatronics. An Associate’s degree in an engineering field with relevant experience may be considered.
• Formal training or extensive experience with PLCs.

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite position in Maryville, TN, with minimal travel to other plants in the southern sub-region. The work setting is primarily an office environment.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00 per hour. Individual compensation will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include:

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