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Vaco by Highspring
Controls Engineer
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What they do
An Industrial Automation Technician repairs and maintains the computer-controlled systems and robotic devices used within industrial and commercial facilities to reduce human intervention and maximize efficiency. Their duties require knowledge of electronics, mechanics and computers.
$70,939 / year median in Tennessee
+18% projected growth
Job Description
We are seeking a Controls Engineer with strong Ignition SCADA experience to join a growing team supporting industrial water and wastewater facilities throughout the Nashville area. This is a hands-on, field-focused role where you'll be responsible for bringing automation systems online, supporting commissioning activities, and ensuring facilities are fully operational. Lead and support startup and commissioning activities for PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems. Execute system cutovers with minimal impact to plant operations. Perform on-site troubleshooting of controls, instrumentation, and automation systems. Conduct QA/QC validation to ensure systems meet design specifications and operational requirements. Verify PLC and HMI points, I/O mapping, alarms, indications, communications, and overall functionality. Test and validate control sequences, interlocks, and field devices before system turnover. Support the successful startup of wastewater utility systems and ensure facilities are fully operational. Qualifications 5+ years of Controls Engineering experience in industrial automation. Hands-on experience with Ignition SCADA development, configuration, and troubleshooting. Strong knowledge of PLC programming and industrial control systems (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell preferred). Experience with startup, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and system cutovers. Ability to troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and industrial networks. Experience validating PLC/HMI functionality, alarms, trends, and communications. Familiarity with QA/QC processes for industrial automation projects. Water/wastewater experience is highly preferred, but candidates from other industrial manufacturing or process automation environments are encouraged to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of