Electrical & Controls Systems Engineer

Sanimax • Green Bay, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Your professional transformation starts here Want to use your talents to build a greener future? Do you dream of working for a company that will quench your thirst for knowledge, with a work environment designed for people who love a good challenge? This job is for you! Position Overview: We are seeking a talented and driven Automation and Controls Engineer to join our team at our Green Bay facility. As part of our broader US engineering team you will standardize and automate processes, drive innovation, and lead projects from conception through commissioning. Why work at Sanimax as a Automation and Controls Engineer? Competitive base salary Eligible to an annual bonus up to 15% of your base salary 3% quarterly bonus Competitive benefits to include : Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance and a matching 401K program with a match of up to 5%. Work on projects that make a real and positive difference in our communities and the environment Green company with strong values and 85+ years of established growth and stability Key Responsibilities: Support the vision to standardize and automate processes across our operations. Participate in the implementation of multi-year automation roadmaps. Support and guide Control Specialists and other team members at various sites. Manage OT (Operational Technology) and electrical infrastructure projects using an agile approach. Perform needs analysis, research solutions, and write specifications and functional descriptions. Award contracts, supervise work and commissioning, and track progress and budgets. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automated Production Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent technical diploma with relevant experience. 2–5 years of experience in automation, controls design, and project management. Excellent knowledge of Rockwell automation equipment (ControlLogix, FactoryTalk View, SLC500) and software (Studio 5000, RSLogix). Solid understanding of electrical distribution systems (low and medium voltage). Strong teamwork, leadership, and communication skills. Experience in industrial operations and familiarity with modern automation technologies and communication protocols. Preferred Skills & Assets: Knowledge of PlantPAx object libraries (Add-ons, AOI, Faceplates). Familiarity with PI System / PI Vision or comparable historians. Experience interpreting P&ID drawings and creating electrical schematics. Proficiency with electrical design software such as AutoCAD or EPLAN. About Sanimax For over 85 years, Sanimax has been a leader in sustainability by reclaiming used cooking oil, meat, and organic by-products from the agri-food industry. We transform these materials into high-quality industrial ingredients that contribute to the production of everyday goods. Guided by our mission to reclaim, renew, and return, we are committed to building a greener, more sustainable future. Give meaning to your career and help us make a difference: become a transformation champion! Follow us on LinkedIn Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are being considered. At Sanimax, we see strength in diversity, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automated Production Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent technical diploma with relevant experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in automation, controls design, and project management.
• Excellent knowledge of Rockwell automation equipment (ControlLogix, FactoryTalk View, SLC500) and software (Studio 5000, RSLogix).
• Solid understanding of electrical distribution systems (low and medium voltage).
• Strong teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience in industrial operations and familiarity with modern automation technologies and communication protocols.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of PlantPAx object libraries (Add-ons, AOI, Faceplates).
• Familiarity with PI System / PI Vision or comparable historians.
• Experience interpreting P&ID drawings and creating electrical schematics.
• Proficiency with electrical design software such as AutoCAD or EPLAN.

Responsibilities

• Support the vision to standardize and automate processes across our operations.
• Participate in the implementation of multi-year automation roadmaps.
• Support and guide Control Specialists and other team members at various sites.
• Manage OT (Operational Technology) and electrical infrastructure projects using an agile approach.
• Perform needs analysis, research solutions, and write specifications and functional descriptions.
• Award contracts, supervise work and commissioning, and track progress and budgets.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Eligible to an annual bonus up to 15% of your base salary
• 3% quarterly bonus
• Competitive benefits to include : Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance and a matching 401K program with a match of up to 5%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees