Controls Engineer
Role Snapshot
CompanyConfidential Employer
LocationJohnson City, Tennessee, USA
IndustryAutomotive / Motor Vehicles
Compensation$95,000 - $110,000 per year
Employment TypeFull Time/Direct Hire
Remote StatusNo Remote
Total Openings1
Work Experience1 - 5 years
Opportunity
Step into a role where your expertise in Siemens controls directly powers next-generation battery technology. This isn’t just a maintenance job—it’s a chance to own the electrical heartbeat of a high-speed manufacturing line, driving uptime and reliability at a plant that the industry relies on.
You’ll be the hands-on expert for PLC programming, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement on equipment that produces advanced battery separators. From tension control to extrusion, every loop you tune and every ladder logic you refine keeps production running and helps deliver components for electric vehicles and energy storage.
We’re looking for a degreed electrical engineer who lives in Siemens Step 7 or TIA Portal, and who can read a P&ID like a roadmap. You thrive in a fast-paced plant where your decisions directly impact metrics like MTBF. If you’re the go-to person for drive tuning, network glitches, and on-call heroism, you’ll fit right in.
This is a full-time, direct-hire position with a base salary of $95K–$110K and a bonus that rewards results. You’ll join a global leader that’s expanding, not shrinking, and your work will be seen. Ready to make your mark? Apply today and let’s have a conversation.
Non-Negotiables
- You must have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
- You need extensive hands-on experience with Siemens PLC programming and controllers
- You should have a strong background in industrial automation within a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment
- You must be able to work flexible hours including weekends and participate in an on-call rotation for emergencies
- You need proficiency in reading and interpreting P&IDs, electrical schematics, and automation documentation
- You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, as visa sponsorship is not available
- You should possess excellent troubleshooting skills with AC/DC/VFD motor drives and instrumentation
What's In It For You
- Earn a competitive base salary between $95,000 and $110,000 per year
- Receive a performance-based bonus up to 15% of your annual salary
- Work with cutting-edge Siemens automation technology in a growing and stable industry sector
- Join a global leader in battery separator manufacturing that values innovation and reliability
- Enjoy a culture that prioritizes hands-on problem solving and continuous improvement
- Benefit from a clear path to make an impact without layers of bureaucracy
Responsibilities
- You will create and maintain plans to keep critical manufacturing equipment current with the latest technologies from manufacturers and competitive sources
- You will develop and propose continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing uptime, mean time between failures, and overall equipment reliability
- You will assist and coach maintenance supervisors and technicians with prioritizing daily work orders, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting tasks
- You will document and write preventive maintenance procedures, calibration protocols, and training materials, especially during the commissioning of new or upgraded equipment
- You will serve as a liaison between the IT department and plant operations for manufacturing network issues and troubleshooting
- You will be available for occasional weekend activities and provide on-call support for off-hours emergencies
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with additional PLC platforms such as Automation Direct, Allen-Bradley, or Mitsubishi is a strong plus
- Familiarity with HMI and SCADA software like WinCC, Wonderware, or similar data historians and loggers
- Knowledge of industrial networking protocols including ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, and TCP/IP
- Background in extrusion or injection molding production environments, or experience with web handling and tension control systems
- Lean manufacturing experience or certifications in structured quality systems
- Demonstrated ability to write inventive maintenance procedures and to identify and manage key spare parts inventory
- Strong communication and training skills to effectively coach technicians and document processes
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