Controls/Systems Engineer – Maintenance Technologist
3m · Knoxville
Job description
About the role
This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your curiosity and technical expertise within a global innovation leader. As a Controls/Systems Engineer you will support maintenance, process and production teams while driving improvements to legacy control platforms.
Key responsibilities
- Provide daily technical assistance to maintenance, process and production teams in diagnosing, troubleshooting and determining root‑cause failures.
- Develop and implement strategies to maintain, upgrade or replace legacy control platforms.
- Lead cross‑functional teams to recommend, initiate and complete control‑system improvement projects.
- Deliver control‑system theory and programming training to maintenance craftsmen, technologists and engineers.
- Support corporate, division and plant engineering groups with planning and installation of capital projects.
- Ensure accuracy of plant electrical documentation, including elementary drawings, process flow diagrams and P&ID drawings.
- Provide on‑call coverage and work flexible shifts as needed.
Required profile
- Associate degree or higher in Electrical, Automation, Controls or a related technology program (completed prior to start).
- At least three years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Willingness to be on‑call and travel up to 10 % domestically.
Required skills
- PLC programming and control‑system experience.
- Hands‑on experience with Allen Bradley PLCs.
- Knowledge of packing robots and automated production lines.
- Understanding of control‑system theory and programming.
What we offer
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for career growth within a global innovation leader.
- Potential relocation assistance.
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