Controls Engineer

Automation & Controls Engineering

Design, program, configure, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems supporting manufacturing equipment and plant operations. Develop, maintain, and improve HMI and SCADA applications to enhance equipment monitoring and operational performance. Support proprietary control platforms and automation technologies used throughout the manufacturing facility. Commission new equipment through hardware verification, I/O validation, functional testing, and startup activities.

Industrial Networking & Operational Technology

• Manage and support operational technology (OT) networks connecting production systems, automation devices, and enterprise applications.
• Configure and maintain industrial Ethernet infrastructure, network communications, and managed switches.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity and communication issues across both modern Ethernet and legacy industrial communication systems.
• Collaborate with IT teams to support network integration, cybersecurity considerations, and OT/IT connectivity initiatives.

Data Acquisition & Manufacturing Intelligence

• Maintain and support plant-wide data collection, historian, and SCADA systems.
• Develop dashboards, reporting tools, and automated notification systems that provide real-time operational visibility.
• Improve manufacturing data accessibility to support decision-making, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Equipment Support & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, automation, and network-related issues affecting production equipment.
• Support and troubleshoot motion control systems, including variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo systems, motors, and related equipment.
• Perform hands-on equipment support and repair activities to minimize downtime and maintain operational performance.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability.

Project Management & Continuous Improvement

• Lead automation upgrades, equipment retrofits, and process improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, control drawings, and technical documentation.
• Document system changes, troubleshooting activities, and project outcomes in accordance with company standards and maintenance management processes.
• Partner with manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimize production efficiency and equipment performance.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide technical guidance and support to automation, maintenance, and instrumentation personnel.
• Serve as a key technical resource for controls-related projects and complex troubleshooting efforts.
• Collaborate across departments to implement automation solutions that support business objectives.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent industrial controls experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or operational technology environments.
• Demonstrated experience commissioning, programming, and supporting PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.
• Strong knowledge of PLC platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or equivalent automation systems.
• Experience developing and supporting HMI and SCADA applications.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking concepts, including Ethernet communications, IP addressing, subnetting, and managed network switches.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial communication systems, including RS-232 and RS-485 networks.
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing data acquisition, historians, OPC systems, and industrial reporting platforms.
• Experience supporting motion control applications, servo systems, and advanced automation technologies.
• Knowledge of OT cybersecurity principles and IT/OT integration strategies.
• Experience working in high-volume or highly automated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

What's on Offer

• Salary Range: $115,000- $145,000
• Health Insurance
• 401k (Company Match)
• PTO Available

Job Summary