Controls Engineer

Job Details

Controls/Automation Engineer

A bit about us: We are a manufacturer based in East Tennessee

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)

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
• Electrical System Design & Component Selection Specify, size, and integrate major electrical components including motors, VFDs, MCCs, transformers, switchgear, 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
• Process Facility Integration 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 including mains 3-phase circuit ampacities and branch circuit details
• 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 and adjacent-discipline staff on relevant safety guidelines
• Operations & Continuous Improvement 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

Benefits

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