
Open since Aug 2026
Controls Engineer
AI Summary
Provides onsite hands-on troubleshooting and repair support for manufacturing equipment and industrial control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors and motor controls, while reviewing drawings and modifying control logic. Requires an active Q or TS clearance.
About this role
MS Technology, Inc. is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer with an active Q or TS Clearance to provide onsite, hands-on support for manufacturing equipment in Oak Ridge, TN. This position will focus on troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving industrial equipment and control system issues, including PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, sensors, motor controls, and related systems.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on industrial controls experience, including experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation or similar PLC platforms.
Location: 100% Onsite in Oak Ridge, TN
Salary: Depending on Experience
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and diagnose control system and manufacturing equipment issues.
- Provide hands-on technical support to identify and resolve equipment failures.
- Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, control panels, sensors, instrumentation, motor controls, and related equipment.
- Review and modify PLC programming and control logic as needed.
- Support equipment startup, testing, commissioning, and maintenance activities.
- Review electrical and controls drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Work with engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, and operations personnel to resolve equipment issues.
- Document system modifications and technical resolutions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Active Q Clearance required.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial controls and manufacturing equipment.
- Experience with PLC-based control systems.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley or similar platforms is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of HMIs, instrumentation, sensors, motor controls, and industrial communications.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and control schematics.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Benefits:
All eligible employees enjoy an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, short/long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off including holidays, and tuition reimbursement.
EEO Statement:
MSTI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified candidates, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. MSTI is an E-Verify employer. If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please.
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