Industrial Automation Recruiters in Tennessee
Across industrial automation and advanced manufacturing environments, we recruit talent with experience in PLC programming, HMI/SCADA systems, controls engineering, field service, and plant automation leadership. Tennessee’s demand is often driven by automotive production, EV manufacturing, and major food and beverage brands.
3,000+
TEAMS BUILT ACROSS NORTH AMERICA
1,000,000+
CANDIDATES READY FOR WORK AND OPEN TO RELOCATION
50+
YEARS OF RECRUITMENT EXPERIENCE
Build Your Tennessee Automation Team
Tennessee Supports a strong industrial automation market across automotive, EV, food manufacturing, and advanced production. We recruit professionals in controls, PLC programming, robotics, systems integration, field service, engineering, and automation leadership. Across OEMs, systems integrators, machine builders, and industrial operations, we help employers build teams for growth, modernization, and manufacturing complexity.
The Talent You Need in
Industrial Automation
in
Tennessee
We specialize in hiring across the full industrial automation landscape, from PLC and SCADA systems to robotics, motion control, and systems integration. Our recruiters understand the technical demands of each environment and connect you with candidates who can contribute quickly and perform in live production settings.
Industrial Automation Jobs Across Tennessee
Tennessee Supports a strong industrial automation market across automotive, EV, food manufacturing, and advanced production. Controls integration, robotics, production automation, and plant modernization continue to drive demand for experienced automation professionals. Here are some of the top industrial automation jobs in the area:
Controls Engineer (PLC / Automation), Automation Engineer, Electrical Engineer (Industrial / Controls), Robotics Engineer / Programmer, Field Service Engineer (Automation), Automation Project Manager, PLC Programmer, Maintenance Supervisor (Automation-heavy), Controls Manager, Plant Engineering Manager
Key Industrial Automation Hiring Locations Across Tennessee
These cities represent key industrial automation hiring markets tied to automotive, EV production, food manufacturing, and advanced production. Our recruiting team supports hiring across these locations, connecting employers with controls, engineering, robotics, field service, and automation leadership talent.
Nashville
When your industrial automation operation in Nashville needs highly technical engineering talent, speed, precision, and proven expertise matter. Top Quality Recruitment connects advanced manufacturing and automotive supply companies with specialized professionals for PLC programming, robotics, SCADA, and controls architecture throughout Tennessee.
Why Companies Partner with TQR in
Tennessee
Speed to Hire - Access pre-screened packaging candidates quickly.
Specialized Knowledge - Recruiters who understand packaging processes, regulations and certifications
Custom Fit - We align with your hiring process and culture.
Retention-Driven - Our placements are made for long-term success.
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The TQR Difference
Our Relationships Make Us Who We Are
We connect you with top candidates you won’t find on job boards.
Active and Passive talent, happy where they are, but ready to take our call about your opportunity.
With deep industry expertise and relationships built over years, we know how to sell your role and deliver talent others can’t reach.
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Top Industrial Automation Recruiters in the
Southeast
We provide nationwide recruitment services with a strong candidate network right across North America
Frequently Asked Questions
What industrial automation roles are most in demand across Tennessee?
Tennessee employers are actively hiring for roles such as Controls Engineers, Automation Engineers, Robotics Engineers, PLC Programmers, Plant Engineering Managers, and Maintenance Supervisors who can support production automation and plant modernization.
Why do Tennessee industrial automation employers work with specialized recruiters?
Industrial automation hiring is highly specialized, so many Tennessee employers work with recruiters who understand controls, PLC programming, robotics, systems integration, field service, and the realities of hiring talent for high-output manufacturing environments.
Which industries in Tennessee are driving demand for industrial automation talent?
Demand for industrial automation talent in Tennessee is being driven by automotive, EV-related manufacturing, food manufacturing, OEMs, systems integrators, machine builders, and other employers investing in automation, controls, robotics, and operational performance.