Experienced Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Write control code for machine motion, following Aagard standards, customer specifications, and project requirements.
• Ensure control code is on time, accurate, and complete for machine power up.
• Test the machine to verify the control code and machine concepts meet the project requirements and timeline.
• Collaborate in the development and maintenance of Aagard’s controls standards to drive consistency and quality.
• Provide Engineering Support for Internal and External Customers.
• Support commissioning and machine acceptance phases, ensuring machines perform at peak reliability.
• Provide troubleshooting and engineering support for field issues, equipment retrofits, and related challenges.
• Deliver training to internal and external customers on HMI (Human Machine Interface) and machine operation.
• Respond quickly to minimize downtime, ensuring Aagard machines are the best running and most trusted in customer facilities.
• Lead assigned projects with minimal supervision, ensuring timely execution and results.
• Actively participate in design reviews and collaborative problem‑solving sessions.
• Communicate openly and professionally across departments and with customers.
• Represent Aagard with professionalism in the field and during customer interactions.
• Foster open communication, knowledge‑sharing, and collaboration while upholding Aagard's values of Winning, Together, Honorably, Passionately, and Positively.
• Recommend and implement best practices to prioritize safety, improve productivity, reduce costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain professional interactions with customers and vendors, representing Aagard accurately and positively.
• Extended hours may be required based on business and customer needs; team members may be asked to work before or after their scheduled shift or on non‑regular workdays.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Foster open communication, knowledge‑sharing, and collaboration while upholding Aagard's values of Winning, Together, Honorably, Passionately, and Positively.
• Recommend and implement best practices to prioritize safety, improve productivity, reduce costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain professional interactions with customers and vendors, representing Aagard accurately and positively.
• Extended hours may be required based on business and customer needs; team members may be asked to work before or after their scheduled shift or on non‑regular workdays.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics‑related field plus 5 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Strong knowledge of programming practices and concepts related to motion and timing.
• Knowledge of mechanical, controls, and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic components.
• Experience or training with PC’s servos, and PLC’s.
• Previous experience with Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley products preferred.
• Strong visualization skills and the ability to conceptualize control solutions.
• Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Experience with Microsoft products, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong prioritization, time management, organization, proactive decision‑making, and attention to detail.
• Confidence and ability to communicate professionally with internal and external customers verbally and in writing.
• Ability to walk or stand up to 100 percent of the time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb.
• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time, which may include any day of the week; additional compensation for road pay.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid passport (cost reimbursed by Aagard).

Annual Pay Range: $90,000‑$110,000

• Comprehensive Healthcare for You and Your Family
  • No‑Cost Coverage:
    Preventive & major medical coverage for you and your family—fully paid by Aagard.
  • Flexible Health Options:
    Choose your own plan with company contributions…