Controls Engineer
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Nashville, TN · Posted October 22, 2026
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Where Nashville, TN ranks
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November 2026
- #2Cities hosting the most business conferences in the Southeast54 conferences · of 21
- #2Cities hosting the most accounting & audit conferences6 conferences · of 14
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Rankings about engineering jobs
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Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 73 open controls engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $97,500 to $137,500 and the median is $115,000.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among electrical engineers is little observed so far. Measured exposure for electrical engineers: 6% (little observed).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
About the job
< Back Controls Engineer Details Salary Range $80,000 - $90,000 Location Nashville, TN Employee Type Full Time Description The Controls Engineer designs, develops, and maintains control systems used in manufacturing processes. This role focuses on automation, PLC programming, and system integration to optimize efficiency and productivity. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and automation systems Strong troubleshooting and programming skills Familiarity with safety standards and compliance requirements Ability to work with cross-functional teams on system upgrades Apply Now