Senior Controls Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer

Location: Greater Nashville, TN

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Forum Group is partnering with an established company to hire a Senior Controls Engineer supporting industrial automation projects in the Greater Nashville area. This opportunity offers highly competitive compensation for an experienced engineer who can independently lead controls work from programming and testing through startup and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, debug and commission PLC and HMI control systems for automated machinery.
• Integrate and troubleshoot industrial robots, motion controls, sensors and related automation equipment.
• Take ownership of controls work from development and testing through installation and commissioning.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, programming and equipment integration issues.
• Support factory acceptance testing and customer acceptance requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and assembly teams to deliver reliable equipment.
• Maintain accurate controls documentation and communicate project progress and technical issues.
• Travel to customer facilities for equipment installation, startup and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated senior-level controls engineering experience with automated machinery or industrial automation systems.
• Strong hands-on PLC programming experience with Siemens or Allen Bradley platforms.
• Experience programming, integrating or commissioning FANUC or KUKA robots.
• Ability to develop new programs and troubleshoot complex equipment independently.
• Experience taking automation projects through testing, startup and commissioning.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and project ownership skills.
• Experience delivering automation projects across multiple machines or applications is preferred.

Compensation

Highly competitive compensation with flexibility based on technical experience and qualifications.

Location and Travel

• Onsite work in the Greater Nashville area is preferred.
• Remote work may be considered for candidates located regionally who can attend the facility as needed.
• Approximately 30% travel is required for commissioning and installation, primarily within the United States, with occasional international travel possible.
• Installation trips have historically been two weeks or less.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Forum Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.