Automation/Controls Engineer
About The Position
Build the Future of Smart Manufacturing At Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Co., Inc., we don’t just pour aluminum—we engineer precision casting solutions for demanding industries. We’re seeking an Automation / Controls Engineer who thrives in hands-on industrial environments and is passionate about driving reliability, safety, and continuous improvement through smart automation. If PLC logic, robotics, industrial networking, and real-time data systems excite you, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact on advanced manufacturing operations. What You’ll Do Design, program, and maintain PLC-based control systems (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix / CompactLogix preferred) Develop and support HMI / SCADA platforms (FactoryTalk, Ignition, Wonderware) Troubleshoot automation, electrical, and process equipment on the production floor Support commissioning, startup, and validation of new equipment and system upgrades Integrate robotics platforms (FANUC, ABB, KUKA) Implement industrial networking systems (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profinet) Drive downtime reduction and continuous improvement initiatives Support data collection, historians, MES, and manufacturing analytics systems Ensure compliance with machine safety standards and electrical codes What You Bring Required: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field (or equivalent experience) 2+ years of industrial automation / controls engineering experience Hands-on PLC programming experience Strong troubleshooting and electrical schematic interpretation skills Preferred: Experience in manufacturing, foundry, or heavy industrial environments VFDs, motion control, servo systems Machine safety systems knowledge Industrial data systems and networking experience Why Join Us? Work on complex, heavy industrial automation systems Direct impact on plant performance and reliability Collaborative engineering and manufacturing teams Exposure to robotics, process automation, and smart factory initiatives Stable, established manufacturing organization with growth focus Ready to Engineer What’s Next? If you’re an automation professional who enjoys solving complex industrial challenges and seeing your work power real production systems, apply today and help us continue building smarter manufacturing operations. Qualifications
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2+ years of industrial automation / controls engineering experience
- Hands-on PLC programming experience
- Strong troubleshooting and electrical schematic interpretation skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in manufacturing, foundry, or heavy industrial environments
- VFDs, motion control, servo systems
- Machine safety systems knowledge
- Industrial data systems and networking experience
Responsibilities
- Design, program, and maintain PLC-based control systems (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix / CompactLogix preferred)
- Develop and support HMI / SCADA platforms (FactoryTalk, Ignition, Wonderware)
- Troubleshoot automation, electrical, and process equipment on the production floor
- Support commissioning, startup, and validation of new equipment and system upgrades
- Integrate robotics platforms (FANUC, ABB, KUKA)
- Implement industrial networking systems (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profinet)
- Drive downtime reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support data collection, historians, MES, and manufacturing analytics systems
- Ensure compliance with machine safety standards and electrical codes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
