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Electrical Control Engineer

Gem Care Recruiting & Staffing
Kingsport, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/25/2026

Electrical Controls Engineer

Direct Hire | $85K Base Salary | 10% Annual Bonus Opportunity | Strong Benefits Package


Gem Care is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer for a direct hire opportunity with a well-established manufacturing company.


This position is ideal for a hands-on controls professional with strong PLC programming experience and the ability to support automated manufacturing equipment in a plant environment.


Key Responsibilities:

• Program, troubleshoot, and support PLC-controlled equipment

• Diagnose electrical and controls-related issues on production machinery

• Work with HMIs, VFDs, sensors, motors, relays, control panels, and automation systems

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation

• Support equipment upgrades, process improvements, and downtime reduction initiatives

• Partner with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to improve equipment reliability


Requirements:

• PLC programming experience is required

• Experience troubleshooting electrical controls in a manufacturing environment

• Strong understanding of control panels, automation equipment, and industrial electrical systems

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics

• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar PLC platforms preferred

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to support plant-floor operations


Compensation:

• $85K base salary

• Opportunity for 10% annual bonus

• Good benefits package

• Direct hire opportunity


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Salary : $85,000

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