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Senior Controls Engineer - Automation & Process Systems

Location Nashville Tennessee United States

Job ID R0117417

Date Posted May 1 2026

Sector Connective Industries

Company Name JR Automation

Profession Job Category Engineering & Science

Job Type Experience Level Experienced

Job Schedule Full time

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Job Description

The Opportunity

JR Automation a Hitachi Group Company is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the worlds leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and were always looking to strengthen our team across the globe.

Join us as a Senior Controls Engineer. We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer with strong hands‑on experience in programming debugging and commissioning automated systems. This role focuses on PLC and HMI programming robotics and vision integration and continuous process automation across a range of complex equipment.You will be deeply involved in building and refining control systems supporting machine startups and solving challenging automation problems in collaboration with cross‑functional engineering teams. The position is primarily technical and execution‑focused with significant time spent on system development troubleshooting and on‑site deployment.

Location Type The position is onsite in Nashville TN

What We Offer Competitive wages medical benefits starting your first day and paid parental leave

Opportunity to work on unique custom automation projects A collaborative engineering-driven environment Career growth and skill development opportunities A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter

How Youll Make an Impact Lead the full controls lifecycle for new automation builds from initial concept and system definition through programming machine power‑up debugging commissioning and final acceptance.

Design and program control systems from the ground up including PLC logic HMI applications robotics integration vision systems and SCADA solutions for new and custom automated equipment.

Design controls equipment and architectures to meet customer requirements performance standards and application specifications.

Support multiple automation projects concurrently while maintaining focus on technical quality schedule execution and customer requirements.

Lead and collaborate with cross‑functional technical teams throughout the project lifecycle to ensure successful execution and integration.

Serve as a technical expert within the department providing guidance on controls architecture programming approaches and complex automation challenges.

Partner with engineering leadership to support technical development training and continuous improvement within the engineering organization.

Travel up to 25 to customer sites and company locations to support commissioning troubleshooting and project execution.

Note This list of responsibilities is not inclusive however it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What Youll Bring Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience two years of relevant work experience for each year of academic study OR an Associates degree with 2 years of related experience.

10 years of experience in controls engineering automation or related technical disciplines.

2 years of experience leading technical projects with ownership of technical decisions and execution.

Demonstrated ability to lead mentor and influence engineers supporting technical excellence and career progression.

Strong breadth and depth of experience with industrial automation technologies systems and industry practices.

Proven ability to identify systemic issues and implement improvements that increase department efficiency and engineering effectiveness.

Experience in the automation industry prior JR Automation experience is strongly preferred.

Proven collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines to solve complex system‑level problems.

Hands‑on experience programming and troubleshooting continuous processes in automated manufacturing environments.

Ability to read and interpret P&IDs is a plus.

Disclaimer JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen physical examination and background check.

Company Overview At JR Automation A Hitachi Group Company we discover potential reimagine limits and advance industry. When faced with a problem we find a solution. Together we push whats possible to automate for tomorrow.Join our team of 2000 at one of our 20 facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

Fueled by Possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer EOE-FemalesMinoritiesProtected VeteransIndividuals 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.

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