Controls Engineer

Job Summary

The Controls Engineer supports and develops controls and electrical specifications for all new and existing equipment. This position is responsible for creating, modifying, and supporting PLCs, HMI’s, and VFD’s.

Menomonee Falls, WI, US, 53051

2896

• Design and interpret PLC code for customized material handling applications.
• Specify and verify controls requirements on new equipment and existing equipment retrofits, including maintenance of accurate controls drawings and documentation.
• Perform PLC programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Partner with engineers regarding project accuracy, design, standards, and design documentation.
• Complete project responsibilities within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Create bills of materials that include control enclosure, components, and wire.
• Act as a technical resource for internal and external customers.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to ensure continuous, ongoing improvement of processes, methods, productivity, and quality, while reducing costs.
• Create drawings from written and verbal specifications.
• Partner with production as a technical resource.
• Inspect shop panels for correct wiring and set up.
• Resolve any engineering issues as they arise in fabrication, assembly, and service.
• Observe safety procedures and meet electrical codes.
• Travel to customer sites to start up automated systems, including adjustment/set-up of drives and control devices, point‑to‑point wire check‑out and check‑out of PLC code. Travel up to 30%.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 2+ years’ experience with electrical systems or manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years’ experience working with CAD Electrical.
• Experience with Solid Works, AutoCAD, and ERP systems is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to build relationships internally and externally, good housekeeping, prioritization, and a sense of urgency.

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally‑protected classes.

We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug‑Free Workplace.