Controls Engineer

Location: De Witt

Job Title:

Controls Engineer

Job Description

The Controls Engineer plays a key project-based role in supporting and advancing manufacturing operations through both planned initiatives and emerging needs. This position leads and manages capital projects and plant improvement initiatives from concept through execution while providing hands-on support, maintenance, and troubleshooting for control systems. The role focuses on improving production efficiency, yield, cost, and overall manufacturing uptime by designing, developing, and managing electrical and control systems in a modern, continuously evolving manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

* Lead and manage capital projects and plant improvement initiatives from initial concept through detailed design, installation, commissioning, and final handover.

* Support, maintain, and troubleshoot control systems, including PLCs, HMIs/MMIs, and SCADA systems, to ensure reliable and efficient plant operations.

* Drive improvements in production efficiency, yield, cost reduction, and overall manufacturing uptime across existing facilities.

* Design, develop, and manage electrical systems, including line logic, motor controls, switch gear, and related industrial equipment.

* Develop design requirements, technical specifications, drawings, and electrical single-line diagrams for capital projects and plant upgrades.

* Create and interpret wiring schematics to support system design, installation, and troubleshooting activities.

* Provide hands-on technical guidance and training to plant personnel on the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of installed systems.

* Collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, and corporate capability teams to scope, plan, and execute projects successfully.

* Procure materials and services for electrical and control projects, including preparing requisitions and coordinating with suppliers.

* Coordinate and oversee installations, commissioning activities, and ongoing maintenance related to electrical and control systems.

* Prepare project cost estimates, budgets, and timelines, and ensure projects adhere to scope, schedule, and financial targets.

* Manage contractors and suppliers, including contractor selection, review of working drawings, safety compliance oversight, and on-site coordination.

* Apply project management principles to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple concurrent projects in a predominantly project-based role.

* Provide ongoing troubleshooting and system support in the manufacturing environment, often working independently to resolve complex issues.

* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, supporting the modernization of the plant and the adoption of new technologies.

Essential Skills

* 5+ years of experience in controls, electrical, or industrial engineering within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, Systems, Industrial Engineering, or a similar discipline, or an Associate's degree with equivalent hands-on experience.

* Strong PLC programming experience in an industrial setting, ideally with Allen-Bradley systems.

* Proven experience working with HMI/MMI and SCADA interface systems.

* Hands-on troubleshooting experience supporting industrial equipment and control systems.

* Demonstrated experience managing and executing projects from concept through implementation.

* Ability to work independently in a predominantly project-based role with a strong emphasis on troubleshooting and system support.

* Solid automation engineering experience with practical experience in industrial environments.

* Ability to read, create, and work with wiring schematics and related electrical documentation.

* Strong project management capabilities, including planning, organizing, and coordinating technical work.

* Effective cross-functional collaboration skills, particularly with operations, maintenance, and technical teams.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Basic power distribution experience for 600V-class systems is a nice-to-have.

* Experience in commissioning automation and control systems.

* Familiarity with line logic, motor control, and industrial switch gear.

* Comfort…