Automation Controls Engineer

Job Title: Automation Controls Engineer

Location: Clarksville, TN (Onsite)

Pay Range: 50-55 What's the Job? Program and commission Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley) control platforms, including PLC logic development and on-site start-up support. Design, develop, test, and deploy PLC logic using Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 / 500 for ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and GuardLogix systems. Configure operator interfaces using FactoryTalk View ME/SE and integrate motion control systems such as PowerFlex VFDs and Kinetix servo drives. Configure and manage PTC Kepware (KEPServer/EX) middleware to enable real‑time OT data acquisition, protocol conversion, and seamless data flow between shop‑floor devices and enterprise systems. Perform industrial networking and OT architecture support, including troubleshooting communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, CIP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet) and collaborating with IT/OT teams on managed network components and diagnostics. What's Needed? Demonstrated experience with PLC / HMI / SCADA programming and commissioning, including loop tuning, functional testing, and root‑cause analysis. Hands‑on proficiency with Rockwell Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 / 500 and experience working with ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and GuardLogix platforms. Experience configuring FactoryTalk View ME/SE and integrating motion control systems (e.g., PowerFlex VFDs, Kinetix servo drives). Proficiency with PTC Kepware (KEPServer/EX), including OPC DA/OPC UA, MQTT, REST, IoT Gateway plugins, tag addressing, channel optimization, and security certificate management. Knowledge of industrial networking and OT cybersecurity/safety expectations, including industrial communication troubleshooting and adherence to machine safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061 / 61508) and cybersecurity best practices (ISA/IEC 62443). What's in it for me? Work on impactful industrial automation and OT connectivity solutions that keep operations running reliably. Use your engineering expertise to deliver end‑to‑end commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting on‑site. Collaborate across IT/OT to improve data communication between control devices, SCADA, MES, and enterprise systems. Build and maintain clear engineering documentation, including schematics, P&IDs, I/O lists, network diagrams, and Functional Design Specifications (FDS). Join a role with immediate start expectations and a structured engagement timeline (Possible 3 Month CTH). Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for: Medical and Prescription Drug Plans Vision Plan Health Savings Account Health Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Supplemental Life Insurance Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance Business Travel Insurance Weekly Pay About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells. ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells– creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.