Controls Engineer

Appleton, United States | Posted on 05/18/2026

Join a premier industrial automation manufacturer to architect and deploy custom control systems for high-performance material handling machinery. In this role, you will manage automated systems projects from scope definition through manufacturing, simulation, testing, and field commissioning. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams, electrical technicians, and project managers to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that optimize client production lines.

• Program programmable logic controllers, safety controllers, and human-machine interfaces from scratch or utilizing existing code libraries (
  Rockwell Control Logix
  , Guard Logix
  , and Studio 5000
  ).
• Manage assigned automation projects from initial kickoff through factory acceptance testing (
  FAT
  ) and final site startup, ensuring compliance with customer acceptance criteria.
• Direct electro-mechanical technicians and electrical assemblers on proper component mounting, sensor placement, and cable routing strategies.
• Develop comprehensive electrical schematics, bill of materials (
  BOM
  ), and equipment operation documentation using specialized CAD software.
• Collaborate with internal project managers, mechanical engineers, and external clients to define project scopes, drive schedules, and document system revisions.
• Support commission activities and system integration efforts both on the production floor and directly at client manufacturing sites.

• Credentials:
  Technical Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or a highly related engineering field is required.
• Experience: 2 to 5 years of proven experience in the design, programming, and field implementation of industrial automation control systems.
• Software/Tools: Advanced proficiency in programming Rockwell Control Logix
  , Guard Logix
  , Studio 5000 ME/SE
  , Kinetix motion controllers, variable frequency drives (
  VFDs
  ), and AutoCAD Electrical
  .
• Travel: Ability and willingness to travel approximately 15%–20% to regional manufacturing facilities for customer site startup assistance.
• Core Competencies: Strong capacity to balance personal workloads amidst shifting production deadlines, draft technical training manuals, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

• End-to-End Ownership: Enjoy the professional satisfaction of driving custom, high-visibility engineering projects from a blank canvas to full physical implementation.
• Collaborative Innovation: Thrive in an environment that actively coaches a team-based approach to problem-solving, working alongside expert mechanical and electrical professionals.
• Advanced Technology Focus: Expand your technical portfolio by working with cutting-edge motion control, safety systems, and automated conveyor technologies.

If you are a driven Controls Engineer ready to design innovative automation systems and see your code come to life on the manufacturing floor, we invite you to apply today!