Talent Groups · 1 day ago
Controls Engineer
Greater Chattanooga
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$115K/yr - $120K/yr
7+ years expTalent Groups is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to lead automation, digital integration, and technical support within their manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will excel in PLC programming, MES/ERP connectivity, and robotics, while providing technical support for critical manufacturing systems.
IT Management
Hiring Manager
Santhosh Raj
Responsibilities
Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.) for new equipment and retrofit projects
Create and maintain electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN
Develop modular, scalable code structures to enable efficient reuse and system flexibility
Architect and implement data bridges between shop floor equipment, MES, and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Plex, etc.)
Standardize data structures and communication protocols using OPC UA, MQTT, and REST APIs
Program and commission industrial robots (Fanuc, ABB, Motoman) for material handling, assembly, and inspection
Integrate robotics with safety systems, vision systems, and overall control architecture
Lead deployment of IoT-enabled devices for asset monitoring, predictive maintenance, and real-time analytics
Implement edge computing solutions for latency-critical operations and data reduction
Collaborate with IT/OT teams to ensure secure, scalable industrial network architecture
Champion Industry 4.0 initiatives, including digital twins, virtual commissioning, machine learning, and data lakes
Evaluate and implement smart sensors and intelligent devices for condition-based monitoring and self-diagnostics
Ensure compliance with industrial cybersecurity standards (ISA/IEC 62443, NIST)
Provide technical support for SigmaNEST nesting software and SimTrans integration
Troubleshoot license, configuration, and connectivity issues between SigmaNEST, SimTrans, and ERP systems
Train engineers, planners, and operators to optimize system use and minimize downtime
Maintain user documentation, FAQs, and troubleshooting guides
Develop comprehensive specification sheets, RFQs, and technical documentation to guide machine selection and standardization
Maintain control standards and glossary documentation to ensure consistency across operations
Manage the full lifecycle of controls projects, including design, procurement, FAT, installation, commissioning, and validation
Collaborate with mechanical, IT, safety, and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure seamless integration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
Minimum 7 years in Controls/Systems Engineering and automation in a manufacturing environment
Strong proficiency in PLC/HMI programming (Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff)
Experience with MES/ERP integration and industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC-UA)
Hands-on robotics programming and commissioning (Fanuc, ABB, Motoman)
Proven experience in machine installation, troubleshooting, and commissioning
Knowledge of IIoT platforms, industrial cybersecurity, and edge computing architectures
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a high-mix, fast-paced environment
Preferred
Familiarity with digital twin modeling, SCADA systems, and cloud integration (AWS, Azure IoT) is a plus
Company
Talent Groups
Talent Groups delivers exceptional experiences by solving the toughest IT talent and technology challenges across all industries.
501-1000 employees
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