BlueBay Automation has an excellent opportunity for a Controls Engineer to join our fast-paced and growing company in the Southeast with the primary goal to assist our customers and manufacturing partners advance their business through automation and technology.  BlueBay offers a team-oriented culture in a dynamic work environment, with competitive salary and health benefits for the right type of highly motivated and experienced individual.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, experienced and outgoing person that will quickly become an integral part of our collaborative team.  Must have a high level of proficiency with industrial electronics, mechanics, and engineering.  Responsibilities include planning, designing, scheduling, building, installing, progress measurement and analysis of either a single automation major project or a portfolio of several smaller automation projects.  Work in partnership with sales, engineering, purchasing and manufacturing partners to ensure project success.  BlueBay’s Controls Engineers are challenged to continuously work to increase customer satisfaction.

• Must have experience with all facets of industrial control as well as knowledge and use of tools and resources to assist with any portion of the Controls Engineer role:
  • Machine & Motion Control
  • IEC 61131-3
  • Robot Programming
  • Machine Safety
  • HMI Development
  • IIoT & Networking
  • Schematic Development
  • VFD Commissioning
• Work closely with various disciplines within the project team to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the project
• Develop, monitor and update project plans and schedules so that projects can be executed in the most efficient manner possible
• Review schedules with project team members on a regular basis to ensure that accurate and timely data is incorporated in the schedules
• Provide project updates to team members and customers regarding the tracking and reporting of schedule performance
• Monitor schedule deviations and variances and assist in developing alternate methods for corrective action
• Analyze change orders for schedule impacts
• Must be flexible and able to balance/prioritize multiple tasks
• Other duties as assigned by management, i.e., applications, presentations, demos, etc.

• Nashville location
• Preference given to a degree in engineering or commensurate technical experience in a professional environment
• At least 3+ years of professional Controls Engineer experience
• Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment is a must
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete a project
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Knowledge of project processes and best practices
• Proficient with scheduling/document management databases, Microsoft Office, accounting and CRM software, etc.
• Regular and reliable attendance at work
• Self-motivated, assertive and conscientious
• Ability to work independently, adapt quickly and maintain a positive attitude

• Automobile travel as needed - Valid driver's license required and no prior suspensions
• Plane travel from time to time

• Full time position with above market compensation plan
• 100% employee Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holiday time off

BlueBay Automation is an independent, privately owned company serving the industrial markets in the Southeast.  A superior knowledge of automation products and applications has always been a central component of our success.  BlueBay has learned to aggressively and creatively bundle solutions and add value for its customers.  These automation solutions are designed to meet each customer’s unique needs. BlueBay works hard at providing these solutions and in doing so, has earned a reputation for being an extension of our customer’s engineering team.  The older style lethargic model of transactional Distribution (Wholesalers) is being reshaped into a more dynamic consultative Automation Solutions Provider (Problem Solvers and Profit Improvers).

The old rules no longer apply.

BlueBay Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer