Controls Engineer

Allegion • McKenzie, TN

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing technology to automate steel door and frame production processes. As a Controls Engineer, you will manage plant-wide machine automation, from upgrading legacy relay logic controls to optimizing advanced, fully automated Salvagnini systems and Fanuc industrial robots, overseeing full-scale installation and optimization to drive continuous improvement, safety, and efficiency across our facility. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of dedicated automated manufacturing experience in the industrial automation industry (Required).
• Proficient with Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Red Lion controllers (Required).
• Hands-on experience with Fanuc robotic systems and Salvagnini sheet metal automation (Required).
• Solid understanding of troubleshooting and migrating older relay logic (Required).
• Proven ability to design HMI/OIT interfaces and experience implementing and tuning Servo motors, VFD’s, and actuators (Required).
• Deep knowledge of controls-based safety system implementation (Light Curtains, Scanners, Interlocks, E-stops) (Required).
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely, interface with robotics systems technology, and operate electrical testing equipment such as multimeters, calibrators, and oscilloscopes (Required).
• Proven critical thinker capable of taking a concept to reality with little to no intervention, and the ability to work effectively independently to execute projects to a scheduled deadline (Required).

Nice To Haves

• 4-year Engineering degree in Electrical, Software, or Computer Engineering (Preferred).
• Alternative: A 4-year EET, MET, or similar Engineering Technology degree is highly acceptable with a proven track record of successful manufacturing automation implementation.
• Metal fabrication or heavy industrial environments (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, integrate, test, and implement process control solutions for machinery and conveying, including creating correlating prints, electrical schematics, and system diagrams.
• Manage automation projects from concept to completion, defining scopes, budgets, and timelines.
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize multi-axis Fanuc industrial robots and robotic end-of-arm tooling.
• Specify, propose, budget, and source process instrumentation, PLCs, drives, and components for new equipment.
• Supervise the installation, test, and start-up phases of new control systems.
• Troubleshoot hardware, calibrate field devices, and correct software errors to minimize production downtime.
• Review, repair, optimize, and redesign legacy automation code to modern standard architectures.
• Guide maintenance technicians through physical equipment fabrication and panel building, and train staff during new project startup and deployment.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Unlimited PTO
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree