Controls Project Engineer

Location: Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America Job ID: R0116651 Date Posted: 2026-06-19 Company Name: WRIGHT INDUSTRIES, LLC Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description The Opportunity: JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world’s leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Join us as a Controls Project Engineer. Location Type: The position is onsite in Nashville, TN. What We Offer Competitive wages, medical benefits starting your first day, and paid parental leave Opportunity to work on unique, custom automation projects A collaborative, engineering-driven environment Career growth and skill development opportunities A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter How You’ll Make an Impact Develops and designs the controls software packages utilizing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and/or Human/Machine Interfaces (HMI) Examines and understands customer-supplied specifications in order to ensure the functionality of the equipment meets these specifications Ensures the equipment being started up and commissioned operates in accordance with the customer requirements as outlined in the approved specification Programs robotic and/or controls equipment per the customer specifications Performs preventative maintenance as requested by the customer to ensure minimum down-time and optimum operation of machines and equipment Assists with checking design and details for proper functionality of both his/her work and the work of other engineers Provides timely, required service documentation relating to all functions performed Provides technical support and training to the end-user at the customer facility Ensures products and services continue to be the benchmark within the industry Demonstrates a commitment to safe work practices while on JR Automation or the customer’s premises Note: This list of responsibilities is inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities. What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline or Technical Diploma with three years of college‑level study or related experience or equivalent of Bachelor’s degree preferred Intermediate understanding of electrical circuits, electrical panel design, pneumatic design, hydraulic design, PLC’s (Programmable Logic Controller), HMI’s (Human Machine Interface), robot programming, VFD’s (Variable Frequency Drive), servo application’s, and device communication networks (DNET, ENET, and Profibus) Ability to demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem solving skills Ability to interact professionally with customers, and maintain a positive working relationship, which at times may be under difficult circumstances and/or high‑pressure situations Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry is strongly preferred Travel up to 25% to customer sites & other JR locations. Domestic and International Disclaimer JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10‑panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to View email address on click.appcast.io. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.