Controls Engineer

Actalent•Chattanooga, TN

73d•$55 - $63•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Controls Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLC-based control systems and integrating various manufacturing technologies. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the growth of Industry 4.0 initiatives within a new department.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years experience in controls/systems engineering and automation in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in PLC/HMI programming with platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, and Beckhoff.
Experience in MES/ERP integration and industrial protocols like Ethernet/IP and OPC-UA.
Robotics programming and machine installation and troubleshooting.
Familiarity with IIoT platforms, cybersecurity, and edge computing.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with digital twins, SCADA systems, and cloud integration with AWS or Azure IoT.
Ability to program from scratch.
Willingness to travel up to 30% a year.

Responsibilities

Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems using platforms such as Allen-Bradley and Siemens.
Create and maintain electrical schematics and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
Develop modular, scalable code for control systems.
Implement data bridges between shop floor equipment, MES, and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, and Plex.
Standardize data structures and communication protocols like OPC UA, MQTT, and REST APIs.
Program and commission industrial robots, including Fanuc, ABB, and Motoman.
Integrate robotics with safety, vision, and control systems.
Deploy IoT devices for asset monitoring and predictive maintenance.
Implement edge computing solutions and collaborate with IT/OT for secure industrial networks.
Champion digital twins, virtual commissioning, machine learning, and data lake initiatives.
Implement smart sensors and intelligent devices while ensuring compliance with industrial cybersecurity standards.
Provide technical support for SigmaNEST and SimTrans software, including troubleshooting and user training.
Write specification sheets, RFQs, and technical documentation.
Develop control standards and glossary documentation.
Manage controls projects from design to validation and collaborate with cross-functional teams for integration.