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Senior Automation Engineer

ACE Partners
Bristol, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/7/2026

Senior Automation Engineer - Up to $130k Quarterly & Annual Bonus - Relocation support (On site in Bristol, TN)


A leading manufacturing organisation is looking to add an experienced Senior Automation Engineer to its engineering team. This is a hands-on position with responsibility for improving automation, controls and manufacturing technology across a growing operation.

You'll be involved in a mixture of capital projects, controls engineering, equipment integration and continuous improvement, working closely with plant and engineering teams to improve production performance, reliability and safety.


The role

  • Lead automation and controls projects from design through installation and implementation
  • Develop and improve PLC, HMI and control systems across manufacturing equipment
  • Support the integration of new machinery, robotics and automated processes
  • Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reliability and system performance
  • Work with engineering and operations teams to develop practical automation solutions
  • Provide technical support when complex controls and automation issues arise
  • Assist with project planning, cost estimates, scheduling and contractor coordination
  • Support commissioning, equipment startup and ongoing optimization
  • Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing to engineers and plant personnel
  • Evaluate emerging technologies, including opportunities to incorporate AI and advanced automation


What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related technical discipline
  • 10 years' experience within a manufacturing engineering environment
  • Strong background in industrial automation, controls and capital projects
  • Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting PLC and HMI systems
  • Experience working with industrial robotics and automated manufacturing equipment
  • Ability to read and develop electrical/control system documentation
  • Strong understanding of project execution, equipment integration and commissioning
  • Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills
  • Experience with AutoCAD or similar engineering software is advantageous


Please apply directly or reach out to me at Max@Acepartners.com

Salary : $110,000 - $130,000

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