Controls Engineer 
Location: SW Knoxville, TN; 100% Onsite 
Salary: $105,000+ (Negotiable, Depending on experience) + Profit-Sharing 
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401k, Holidays, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time 
Typical Hours: 40 hours, M-F; 8am-5pm (flexible)
Travel: 10-15% Domestic; Travel Incentive Provided
Start Date: ASAP
Relocation assistance: available
Sponsorship: not available

Controls Engineer (PLC programming exp. req.) Description 

Our client, an industrial equipment manufacturer, is looking for a Controls Engineer to join their team (80 company-wide; 4 Controls Engineers) in Knoxville, TN. If you’re looking for a smaller team and less of the corporate feel that comes with larger organizations, this could be a great match. This role focuses on designing, programming, debugging, and supporting automated systems, with a mix of controls development, electrical hardware design, and programming. They’re growing the team and are open to different experience levels, whether you’re earlier in your career or bring more hands-on experience. The key is finding someone who has at least some exposure to overall controls system design, including how the hardware, software, and communication all come together. You don’t need to have owned full system design yet but should understand how the pieces fit and be eager to expand your skillset. This won’t be the right fit for someone coming strictly from a maintenance PLC technician background. However, if you have a strong foundation in controls, along with PLC programming and CAD experience, this could be a great match. They place a strong emphasis on work/life balance and recently developed a schedule that allowed a newer engineer to have half days most Fridays. This is a great opportunity to join an engineering-focused company with a strong culture, travel incentives, and profit-sharing. 

Controls Engineer (PLC programming exp. req.) Responsibilities  

•    Design electrical hardware and safety control circuits for automated machinery and systems
•    Develop electrical drawings and schematics using AutoCAD
•    Program system software, including PLCs and HMIs
•    Commission and validate programs during equipment assembly and installation
•    Research, design, test, and implement both existing and emerging technologies
•    Provide ongoing technical support to internal technicians and customers
•    Assist in developing and maintaining machine specifications
•    Create, update, and deliver professional training materials
•    Prepare cost estimates for electrical systems
 
Controls Engineer (PLC programming exp. req.) Qualifications  

•    PLC programming experience required 
•    Some experience or exposure to controls systems design required
•    CAD experience required 
•    10-15% travel required (continental US) 
•    Onsite work required when not traveling