Controls Engineer

Would you like to help revolutionize the wire and cable industry? Sequel Wire and Cable located in Argos, IN is focused on humbly revolutionizing every facet of the wire and cable industry. We believe in employing the latest technologies, hiring the best employees, and maintaining an unrelenting focus on taking care of the customer.

Successful employees of Sequel Wire and Cable will be driven to provide our customers with the best possible quality and service, when and where the customer requires it. Additionally, at Sequel, we're looking for people with an entrepreneurial spirit with a constant eye for continuous improvement in all aspects of their job.

We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our team. This full-time role is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of automation and control systems used in wire and cable manufacturing operations. This role supports production equipment including wire drawing, extrusion, cabling, braiding, annealing, rewinding, and testing systems. The Controls Engineer will optimize machine performance, improve process reliability, troubleshoot electrical and automation issues, and lead projects that enhance safety, quality, and productivity.

• Design, program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC, HMI, SCADA, motion control, and industrial network systems.
• Develop and modify control logic for wire drawing, extrusion, cabling, braiding, and related manufacturing equipment.
• Configure and commission VFDs, servo drives, temperature controls, machine vision systems, and data acquisition systems.
• Support integration of new equipment and automation technologies into existing production lines.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and technical documentation.

• Provide hands-on troubleshooting support for production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Analyze machine performance and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to identify root causes of equipment failures.
• Support predictive and preventive maintenance programs for automation systems.
• Lead automation improvement projects focused on productivity, quality, energy efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Utilize manufacturing data to identify process optimization opportunities.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop standard operating procedures and best practices for automated systems.

• Manage controls-related capital projects from concept through startup and validation.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers, system integrators, vendors, and contractors.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and technical specifications.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable industry standards and company requirements.

• Ensure all control systems meet electrical safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support machine safety assessments, lockout/tagout procedures, and risk mitigation activities.
• Maintain compliance with NFPA 70, NFPA 79, OSHA, and applicable industry standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related technical field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• 3+ years of industrial automation or controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC systems such as Allen-Bradley and Siemens.
• Proficiency with HMI and SCADA platforms.
• Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, Profi Net, and Device Net.
• Experience with VFDs, servo systems, motion control, and process control applications.
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics and control drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.

• Experience in wire and cable manufacturing, extrusion, plastics processing, or continuous process manufacturing.
• Knowledge of wire drawing, annealing, extrusion, cabling, braiding, and testing…