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Controls Engineer

Macawber Engineering Inc.
Maryville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/11/2027

Macawber Engineering, Inc., a small but well-regarded international manufacturer with 45 years in business, is looking for a Controls Engineer to join a team that builds custom-engineered pneumatic conveying systems and other industrial equipment. This position includes customer service and requires occasional travel.

We offer an interesting position working with customers in various industries, such as steel, chemicals, power, and food. You will be part of a team that takes pride in the quality of its products and services.

We are experts in our field and participate in exciting projects throughout the US and internationally.

You must be resourceful, competent, and have a strong drive to achieve results. You will be a positive team player with excellent communication skills and the ability and willingness to handle a variety of responsibilities.

In return for your contribution, we will offer:

Competitive salary

Generous PTO starting with 3 weeks

Discretional annual bonus

Medical insurance; 90% paid by the employer

401k match

Flex schedule (2-hours)

Monday-Thursday 9-hour shift, Friday 4 hours.

Key responsibilities (not limited to):

Design customer-specific control systems (pneumatic and electric). Standard systems Allen Bradley with 5-20 I/Os. Familiarity with other PLCs is a plus.

Support equipment site commissioning and equipment service.

Participate in PLC/HMI projects to improve system performance and customer interface.

Prepare operating sequences and electro/pneumatic drawings.

Test and troubleshoot instrumentation and programmable logic controllers.

Provide technical after-sales support to existing customers

Other duties as assigned by the employer.

Qualifications

PLCs, HMIs, control systems/instrumentation, and control panel wiring.

Technical knowledge – fundamentals of basic electrical, controls, mechanics, and mathematics.

Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.

Ability to troubleshoot problems and thrive in a customer-focused environment.

Min 2 years of experience in controls programming and preferably experience in engineering technology, or similar.

Work location

Must be able to lift 50 lb and work in heights.

Macawber Engineering, Inc. is an ISO 9001 certified, an equal opportunity employer, and a Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace.

Additional details www.macawber.com

Reply to: apply@macawber.com

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Location:

  • Maryville, TN 37801 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Maryville, TN 37801 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Maryville, TN 37801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,053 - $112,403

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