Controls Engineer

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Electrical Controls Engineer 
Location: New Berlin, Wisconsin or Traverse City, Michigan 
Status: Full-time direct hire
Compensation: $85,000 to $105,000 plus bonus

Summary 
Company designs and manufactures custom products and full turnkey electro-hydraulic solutions across metalworking, energy, and mobile applications. As a Controls Engineer, you'll drive custom controls projects end-to-end: initial concept/design, PLC/HMI software development, in-house platform testing, and commissioning and final acceptance at customer sites. 

Essential Responsibilities and Duties 

• Develop industrial PLC control solutions to meet customer-specified requirements. 
• Select suitable system hardware (PLCs, HMIs, industrial electronics). 
• Program PLCs primarily on Rockwell Automation platforms; knowledge of Siemens or Beckhoff is a plus. 
• Develop operator HMI screens per customer requirements (FactoryTalk View ME/SE). 
• Utilize control networks and connectivity: Rockwell EtherNet/IP, Siemens Profinet, standard Ethernet, and client-server database connectivity. 
• Design project-specific control panels; AC/DC power distribution for control systems (480VAC, 120VAC, 24VDC circuits), operator console layouts, and wiring schematics. 
• Provide regular project reporting (execution progress, planning, cost, profitability). 
• Perform in-house platform tests. 
• Lead/assist with commissioning of control systems at customer sites. 
   

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution is required. 
• 5+ years experience in an industrial environment.
• Previous commissioning experience preferred. 
• Extensive experience programming with Rockwell Automation software. 
• Knowledge of I/O networks (ControlNet, EtherNet/IP, etc.). 
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems is helpful but not required. 
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical helpful; general CAD (AutoCAD, EPLAN, SolidWorks) is an advantage.  
• Functional Safety and safety programming experience desirable. 
• Knowledge of electrical controls legislation/standards (NFPA, UL) and basic industrial codes. 
• Valid driver's license; successful background check, drug screening, and driving record check. 
• Ability to travel up to 20%. 

 
Compensation & Benefits Salary Range: $80,000–$110,00 
Target Bonus: 7.5% 
Benefits Offered 
• 7.5% Target Bonus 
• Paid Time Off and Holidays 
• 401(k) with Company Match 
• Affordable Health (Client), Dental (Delta Dental), and Vision (VSP) Plans 
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution 
• Flexible Spending Account 
• Employer-Paid Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• Optional Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement 
• Tuition Assistance up to $5,000 per calendar year • Milestone (Anniversary) Awards 

Physical Demands and Working Environment 
• Some work performed in a non-air-conditioned shop environment. 
• Ability to work in harsh environments, including rain, snow, heat, and at heights. 
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. 
• Exposure to noise, dust, odors, and fumes in a shop environment. 
• Bending, stooping, sitting, standing, walking, and climbing fixed ladders, staircases, or man lifts to heights >10 feet. 

Training Requirements 
• General safety training 
• Customer-required safety training 
• ISO 9001 and applicable processes and procedures 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 
• Safety glasses 
• Steel-toe or composite-toe shoes 
• Gloves, goggles, shields, aprons (as task-required) 
• Hard hats (mandatory in forge or steel forming environments) 
• Safety vests 
• Ear protection 
• Long-sleeve clothing 
• Cut-resistant gloves