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Control Engineer

Kelly Services

Morristown, TN 37813 • 9/19/2026

Engineering , Professional , Skilled & Trades , Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description
Control Engineer
  • Direct Hire
  • On-Site
  • Location: Morristown, TN
  • Salary: Approximately $100,000 - $125,000 ++annually, depending on experience
  • Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
  • Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Process Control Engineer to support manufacturing operations in Morristown, TN. This position will focus on designing, programming, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated control systems to improve production efficiency, equipment reliability, and overall manufacturing performance.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with PLC programming, industrial automation, robotics, and electrical control systems in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Control Systems Design & Development

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain industrial control systems.

  • Ensure proper operation and integration of sensors, actuators, and control components.

  • Identify and resolve control system issues to improve equipment performance and reliability.

PLC Programming & Troubleshooting

  • Install, program, troubleshoot, and modify PLC hardware and software, including Allen-Bradley systems.

  • Diagnose electrical and automation-related equipment failures.

  • Review and interpret electrical schematics and control documentation.

Automation & Robotics

  • Troubleshoot and maintain Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), robotic systems, and automated production cells.

  • Diagnose automation failures and implement corrective actions.

  • Support integration and modification of automated manufacturing equipment.

Production Line Optimization

  • Provide technical support for manufacturing production lines, including e-compressor manufacturing operations.

  • Modify and optimize control logic to improve equipment performance.

  • Reduce equipment downtime, improve cycle times, and increase overall production efficiency.

  • Partner with manufacturing and maintenance teams to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Engineering & Project Support

  • Assist with the development and implementation of manufacturing equipment projects.

  • Prepare project cost estimates and evaluate technical requirements.

  • Support the preparation of capital equipment appropriation requests.

  • Participate in equipment upgrades, installations, and process improvement projects.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

  • Hands-on experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and industrial control systems.

  • Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs or similar industrial automation platforms.

  • Knowledge of electrical schematics, sensors, actuators, and industrial control components.

  • Experience troubleshooting HMIs, robotics, and automated production cells.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting abilities.

  • Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, maintenance, and production teams.

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

  • Experience supporting automated assembly or e-compressor manufacturing equipment.

  • Demonstrated success improving cycle times, reducing downtime, and optimizing manufacturing processes.

  • Experience supporting capital equipment projects and manufacturing automation upgrades.



As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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