Senior Controls Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer – PLCs, HMI, VFDs

On-site | Chattanooga, TN Area

Full-time | Permanent | $120,000–$150,000 + Bonus

Technology-driven manufacturer seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design and implement advanced PLC, HMI, and robotic control systems for custom industrial automation equipment. You'll own projects from concept through commissioning, developing reliable, scalable automation solutions for complex manufacturing applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC and HMI control systems for custom automation and robotic platforms.
• Program Allen-Bradley (RSLogix/Studio 5000) and Siemens (Step 7/TIA Portal) PLCs.
• Develop software using Ladder Logic, Function Block, and Structured Text.
• Integrate robotics, vision systems, sensors, servo drives, and motion control.
• Connect sensors, microcontrollers, drives, HMIs, and industrial communication networks.
• Lead R&D projects involving software, electronics, and mechanical systems.
• Develop diagnostic tools and testing methods to improve system performance.
• Work with engineering, manufacturing, and outside vendors to deliver projects.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Industrial PLC programming and control systems integration experience.
• Strong knowledge of Structured Text, Ladder Logic, servo systems, VFDs, and machine safety.
• Experience with industrial communications such as TCP/IP, EtherNet/IP, SPI, or UART.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Robotics integration.
• Industrial vision systems.
• STM32, Arduino, or similar microcontrollers.
• Motion control and precision automation.

Send your current resume with work history to View email address on click.appcast.io for consideration.