Controls Engineer

ALKAR-RAPIDPAK, INC. • Town of Lodi, WI

9d • $80,000 - $120,000

About The Position

As a Controls Engineer at Alkar, you’ll design the latest automation control systems while collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and field service. We’re looking for someone who has a strong technical background and versatility who can shift gears when priorities change, help others, and grow alongside a company that’s still innovating after 60+ years.

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on experience designing, programming, or commissioning industrial control systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of industrial automation systems and control networks.
• Proficiency with Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLC and HMI platforms; Siemens experience is a plus.
• Experience with process control, VFDs, servo motion, safety PLCs, instrumentation, and multi-system integration.
• Ability to read, create, and review electrical schematics and controls documentation.
• Ability to manage several active projects while communicating priorities, risks, and technical decisions clearly.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Automation, or a related discipline—or equivalent experience gained on the job.

Nice To Haves

• Siemens experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and program PLC and HMI applications using Rockwell Automation platforms, including ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk View.
• Define control strategies, documentation, and project deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and field service teams; serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues across electrical, mechanical, and software disciplines.
• Review electrical schematics, panel designs, controls documentation, and code for safety, accuracy, maintainability, and compliance with project requirements.
• Support customer startups and commissioning, with travel generally limited to up to 10%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree