Controls Engineer

Camaco • Portage, WI

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About The Position

The Controls Engineer supports, improves, develops, researches, and tests electrical components, equipment, and systems on the plant floor to meet production needs. The role provides technical support to plant operations, plans and implements controls projects, supports the installation of new and rebuilt equipment, and troubleshoots electrical systems, machines, and software used in plant operations. The engineer also works on continuous improvement of equipment and processes, communicates with management and peers, provides required documentation and reports, and performs other duties as assigned.

The position regularly involves working in both an office setting and on the plant floor. Physical demands include regularly using hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls and reaching with hands and arms; frequently walking, standing, kneeling, crouching, talking, and hearing; occasionally climbing a ladder and lifting or moving up to 40 pounds. Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, as well as depth perception.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent training.
• At least 3 years of Controls Engineering work experience with plant-floor exposure, including thorough experience with PLC and HMI programming.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and solve technical problems.
• Proficiency with Allen Bradley PLCs, RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk, servo controllers, HMI products, CAD software, and MS Office products.
• Expertise working around industrial control panels and troubleshooting controls wiring.
• Familiarity with barcode scanners and data traceability.
• Experience with process control and quality control devices, such as sensors and inspection cameras.
• Familiarity with industrial safety requirements for electrical equipment under NEC and ANSI codes.
• Ability to interpret and make changes to electrical schematics as needed.
• Ability to read technical documentation, synthesize information, and compose engineering reports.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in automotive seat manufacturing.
• Experience with LabView or torque controller programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to plant operations and daily production goals.
• Plan and implement controls-related projects.
• Support implementation and installation of new and rebuilt equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, machines, and software related to plant operations.
• Continuously improve equipment and processes to enhance efficiency.
• Maintain communication with management and peers regarding duties.
• Provide documentation and reports as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level