Electrical Control Systems Engineer

Clayton

Electrical Controls Engineer at Clayton, leading design and integration of automated production systems. Overseeing automation projects from concept through startup across multiple sites.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeMaryville • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own controls engineering and full project lifecycle for capital projects (requirements, design, programming, commissioning, startup, scope, schedule, budget, and vendor selection).
Act as primary technical lead for OEMs, systems integrators, and electrical contractors, including proposal review, submittal evaluation, and on-site scope, quality, and schedule management.
Develop, standardize, and enforce controls specifications across facilities while architecting scalable control systems for multi-site manufacturing equipment.
Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, Mitsubishi) and HMIs; continuously improve control systems including logic, motor controls, and robotics.
Build and assemble electrical panels to NEC and UL 508A standards; design panels and schematics in AutoCAD Electrical and maintain full documentation (drawings, BOMs, as-builts) in compliance with NFPA 79, UL 508A, and ISO 13849-1.
Integrate and program industrial robots (FANUC, KUKA, ABB, etc.) and lead automation cell design with cross-functional engineering teams.
Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive continuous improvement through IIoT, data acquisition, analytics, and process optimization.
Mentor engineers and technicians, train maintenance teams, communicate across all organizational levels, and contribute to building a high-performing engineering organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field with 6–10 years of industrial controls and automation experience, including multi-site capital projects preferred.
Expert-level PLC programming (Allen-Bradley / Studio 5000 required; Siemens, Beckhoff, Mitsubishi preferred) with HMI/SCADA development experience.
Proven hands-on experience with industrial robot integration (FANUC, KUKA, ABB, or equivalent) and electrical panel build/wiring to NEC and UL 508A standards.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, with working knowledge of NFPA 79, UL 508A, ISO 13849-1, and industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, OPC-UA).
Experience managing electrical contractors and independently owning full capital project scope from concept through completion.
Exposure to IIoT, data acquisition, connected manufacturing, and lean automation design principles preferred.
Ability to train maintenance teams, transfer technical knowledge, and communicate effectively across all levels, from plant floor to executive leadership.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package.
Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals.
Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.
Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

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Hard Skills & Tools

PLC programmingHMI developmentindustrial robot integrationelectrical panel designtroubleshootingdata acquisitionprocess optimizationcontrols specificationsautomation cell designcontinuous improvement

Soft Skills

mentoringtrainingcommunicationleadershipproject managementcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillstechnical knowledge transfercross-functional teamwork

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineeringNEC standardsUL 508A standardsNFPA 79 complianceISO 13849-1 compliance