Controls Project Engineer

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Nashville, TN, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech • Information Technology • Logistics
The Role
Designs and programs controls software, PLCs, HMIs, robots, and automation equipment. Reviews customer specifications, supports equipment commissioning, performs maintenance, validates functionality, and provides technical support and training. The role also includes project leadership, service documentation, customer interaction, and travel to customer sites. Candidates need engineering education or equivalent experience, strong automation expertise, and 8+ years of experience including technical project leadership.
Summary Generated by Built In

Location:

Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America

Job ID:

R0146095

Date Posted:

2026-10-07

Company Name:

WRIGHT INDUSTRIES, LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

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 world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. 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. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to strengthen our team across the globe. Join us as a Controls Project Engineer.


Location Type: The is an on-site role based in Nashville, Tennessee.


Why Join Us?

  • 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 You’ll Make an Impact:

  • Develops and designs the controls software packages utilizing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and/or Human/Machine Interfaces (HMI). 
  • Examines and understands customer-supplied specifications in order to ensure the functionality of the equipment meets these specifications.  
  • Ensures the equipment being started up and commissioned operates in accordance with the customer requirements as outlined in the approved specification.  
  • Programs robotic and/or controls equipment per the customer specifications.
  • Performs preventative maintenance as requested by the customer to ensure minimum down-time and optimum operation of machines and equipment. 
  • Assists with checking design and details for proper functionality of both his/her work and the work of other engineers. 
  • Provides timely, required service documentation relating to all functions performed. 
  • Provides technical support and training to the end-user at the customer facility.
  • Ensures products and services continue to be the benchmark within the industry.  
  • Demonstrates a commitment to safe work practices while on JR Automation or the customer’s premises. 

 

Note: This list of responsibilities is inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.


What You’ll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline or Technical Diploma with three years of college-level study or related experience or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred. 
  • Intermediate understanding of electrical circuits, electrical panel design, pneumatic design, hydraulic design, PLC's (Programmable Logic Controller), HMI's (Human Machine Interface), robot programming, VFD's (Variable Frequency Drive), servo application's, and device communication networks (DNET, ENET, and Profibus). 
  • 8+ years of experience, including 2+ years leading technical projects.
  • Ability to demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to interact professionally with customers and maintain a positive working relationship, which at times may be under difficult circumstances and/or high-pressure situations.
  • Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry is strongly preferred.
  • Travel up to 25% to customer sites & other JR locations. Domestic and International.

 

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 what’s possible to automate for tomorrow.


Join our team of 2,000+ 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)-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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, technical diploma with three years of college-level study, related experience, or equivalent
  • Intermediate understanding of electrical circuits and electrical panel design
  • Intermediate understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic design
  • Intermediate understanding of PLCs and HMIs
  • Intermediate understanding of robot programming
  • Intermediate understanding of VFDs and servo applications
  • Intermediate understanding of DNET, ENET, and Profibus device communication networks
  • 8+ years of experience, including 2+ years leading technical projects
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to interact professionally with customers in difficult or high-pressure situations
  • Experience in the automation industry or prior JR Automation experience
  • Ability to travel up to 25% to domestic and international customer sites and other company locations
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The Company
HQ: Tokyo
33,676 Employees

What We Do

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.

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