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Seaman Corporation · 18 hours ago

Controls Engineer

Bristol, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Seaman Corporation is a leading manufacturer of high-performance fabrics dedicated to sustainability and quality. They are seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, and maintain industrial automation systems, ensuring efficiency and product quality in manufacturing operations.

Manufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Ensure control systems meet plant safety policies and industry standards. Maintain safety circuits and participate in safety reviews, keeping audit trails of program changes and ensuring proper authorization for modifications

Collaborate with cross-functional and multi-location teams to drive automation strategies that align with plant-wide goals for efficiency, sustainability, and digital transformation. Champion innovative control solutions that support future scalability

Support maintenance teams as the on-site expert for diagnosing and resolving complex automation issues, including sensors, I/O modules, drives, and control networks. Collaborate closely with maintenance personnel during equipment downtime to help identify and correct control system failures that extend beyond routine troubleshooting

Implement regular backups of PLC programs, HMI configurations, and drive settings, maintaining a well-organized archive. Develop and test recovery plans to restore control systems quickly in case of hardware failure or software corruption

Identify opportunities to enhance throughput, reduce scrap, and improve safety through control logic changes

Train technicians and production operators on HMI features, and control & safety sequences

Qualification

Siemens PLC programmingRockwell PLC programmingIndustrial automationMachine safety standardsCollaboration with teamsTraining techniciansContinuous improvement

Required

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field

3+ years in industrial controls or automation

Siemens & Rockwell PLC/HMI/Drive programming

Knowledge of machine safety standards and best practices (NFPA 70E/79, IEC/ISO)

Strong collaboration with maintenance and production teams

Willingness to travel occasionally (~10–20%) to support remote sites

Preferred

Exposure to multi-platform integration

Familiarity with calendering, polymer or web-handling processes

Experience training technicians or operators on control systems

Benefits

Company performance bonus in addition to base salary

Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking

A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays

Fun and engaging activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide dinner

Company

Seaman Corporation

Seaman Corporation offers a collection of innovative high performance fabrics that set the standard for quality and durability.

Founded in 1949

Wooster, Ohio, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.seamancorp.com/

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