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Sr. Controls Engineer

Randstad
Athens, Tennessee Posted Oct 29, 2026
On-siteUSD 135,000 - 145,000 / year

About this role

Sr. Controls Engineer

Randstad job details

summary

  • 135,000 - 145,000 per year

  • permanent

  • bachelor degree

category computer and mathematical occupations

reference 1366712

job details

job summary

Our client, a leader in the automotive manufacturing is looking for a Sr. Controls Engineer. Key qualifications include, 8+ years of automotive manufacturing, centering on controls engineering over an assortment of automated production equipment. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required. Relocation and bonus opportunity will be provided for the right candidate.

location: Athens, Tennessee job type: Permanent salary: 135,000 - 145,000 per year work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors

responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional engineering and technical teams, guiding system design, mentoring colleagues, and aligning daily operations with company values.

  • Program ladder logic from inception to completion, maintaining and optimizing PLC-based manufacturing, automation, and instrumentation systems.

  • Partner with operations and skilled trades to resolve electrical and controls issues, lead technical projects, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Generate wiring schematics and control panel layouts using AutoCAD, maintaining accurate, up-to-date plant electrical prints.

  • Define system control specifications, select industrial hardware and electrical components, and support MRO inventory management.

qualifications

  • Focus area of responsibility: is the Weld Assembly area; including enclosed cells with Fanuc and Kuka robots, welding sub parts into finished assemblies. PLC experience, Allen-Bradley.

  • Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

  • Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

  • This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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