Controls Engineer

## Controls Engineer Apply locations:
Louisville, KYtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
JR110295UW Interco, LLCApogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG), was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.  Apogee is a growing, profitable company with annual revenues approaching $1.5 billion.  We provide distinctive metal and glass solutions for enclosing commercial buildings, and glass and acrylic solutions for picture framing and display applications. To learn more visit:  Apogee
** Performance Surfaces
** segment has grown from $100M to $200M in revenue through a recent acquisition.  Our brands in the Performance Surfaces portfolio develop and manufacture high-performance coated materials for a variety of applications, including wall décor, museums, graphic design, architectural interiors, digital display, and industrial flooring markets.  We are the global leader in anti-reflective, conservation grade electrostatic dissipative, high-definition, and abrasion resistance coatings, that provide protection, innovative designs, and exceptional durability.
** Position Summary
** The Controls Engineer designs, develops, commissions, maintains, and troubleshoots PLCs, HMIs, robotics, motion systems, and other automation technologies. This role is critical as the organization transitions from manual or semi-automated operations to advanced automated and smart factory processes. The position collaborates with internal engineering teams, maintenance, project teams, consultants, and contractors to upgrade equipment, deploy new systems, and support continuous improvement efforts across both facilities.

Schedule:

M-F 8 hour days, standard 40-hour work week.
** Responsibilities
* ** Develop, modify, and maintain PLC, HMI, SCADA, and related automation system software.
* Perform system startup, commissioning, testing, debugging, and field modifications.
* Troubleshoot control systems, robotics (ABB, FANUC, KUKA), servo systems, VFDs, and industrial networking.
* Design automation solutions for complex engineering challenges.
* Lead or support contracted and internally developed control system design/build projects.
* Integrate and support machine vision systems, sensing technologies, and industrial instrumentation.
** Project & Technical Support
*** Coordinate and support multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring timely execution.
* Communicate project status, changes, and technical information to engineering, maintenance, operations, and leadership.
* Assist in developing equipment specifications and participate in vendor evaluation.
* Lead and support installation, commissioning, and validation of equipment and control systems.
* Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs.
* Support environmental, operational, and compliance reporting through data collection and system insights.
* Stay current with evolving industry technologies to support modernization initiatives.
** Safety Systems & Compliance
*** Design, implement, and troubleshoot machine safety systems, including safety PLCs, light curtains, guarding, and safety‐rated devices.
* Promote proactive safety practices and participate in safety trainings, initiatives, and committees.
** Documentation & Continuous Improvement
*** Maintain accurate documentation of control logic, system configurations, design specifications, schematics, and process changes.
* Communicate system updates through coaching, training, and knowledge‐sharing.
* Lead or support Lean, 6S, and continuous improvement efforts to reduce variation and improve process efficiency.
** Personal Attributes and Experience
*** 2‐year technical degree in Engineering, Electronics, Automation Integration, Robotics, or related technical field and 2–4 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Programming experience with Allen‐Bradley.
* HMI development experience (Panel View, Wonderware, or comparable platforms).
* Knowledge of servo drives, VFDs, and motion control systems.
* Industrial robot programming experience (ABB, FANUC, KUKA).
* Experience integrating or troubleshooting machine vision and sensing devices.
* Basic industrial…