Controls Engineer

• Support, maintain, and improve industrial automation systems within our manufacturing operations.
• Ensure equipment reliability, optimizing production performance, and supporting new and existing automation technologies across the facility.
• Comply with and enforce all Nortrak safety policies and regulations.
• Design, program, troubleshoot, and support PLC-based control systems.
• Develop, modify, and maintain HMI and control system interfaces.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, automation, and control-related issues.
• Support commissioning, startup, and optimization of manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure control systems comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, schematics, and control narratives.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to reduce downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and automation upgrades.
• Work with production and maintenance personnel, vendors, and other Nortrak plant personnel in a team-oriented environment.

• • Bachelor’s Degree in a manufacturing related engineering field or equivalent experience.
• • 3+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing or automation environment.
• • Experience with PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens preferred).
• • Knowledge of industrial networks, sensors, drives, and control devices.
• • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• • Occasional off-shift or on-call support may be required.
• • Experience with HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial communication protocols (preferred).
• • Knowledge of VFDs, motion control, and machine safety systems (preferred).
• • Experience supporting heavy industrial or manufacturing equipment (preferred).
• • Exposure to commissioning and capital project support (preferred).

Demonstrates expertise in designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLC-based control systems while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.