Controls Engineer II

Location: Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America Job ID: R0146213 Date Posted: 2026-11-13 Company Name: WRIGHT INDUSTRIES, LLC Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Our Controls Engineering teams are made of talented engineers who enjoy thinking outside the box with their team to solve practical problems with no standard solution.

The projects we work on offer diverse experiences that strengthen and challenge individual and team skills, resulting in innovative solutions. We value creativity, assertiveness and quick thinking What You’ll Do: Design, implement and document control systems for various types of automated equipment.

Conduct the electrical/hydraulic pneumatic design, peripheral device programming, machine PLC programming, coordinate the machine debug, power-up, and machine validation with the appropriate build and electrical teams. Ensure that equipment is designed and programmed to customer and/or JR Automation build specifications using standard techniques and approach.

Note: This list of responsibilities is by no means inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities. What You’ll Bring: Bachelor’s degree from 4-year College or university in related engineering field, or six years related experience and/or training. At least 3 years of related experience and/or training Skills You’ll Have: Exposure to industry, an equivalent combination of education or experience.

Experience wtih PLC's, HMI, Robot, AutoCAD, Motion Control, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, and/or Vision Systems Computer proficiency Other Details: Travel to customer sites for installation and startup of equipment; up to 25% travel expected yearly.

Company Overview At JR Automation, our team of experts leverage the latest technologies, innovative thinking, and decades of experience to meet the automation needs of our customers all over the world. Founded in 1980, JR Automation now has over 2,000 employees at 23 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. We value creativity, assertiveness, quick thinking and a passion for technology.

Come think, solve, and create with us! Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.