Controls Engineer

As a Controls Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and support for the Butler Manufacturing Operations. You are responsible for maintaining and optimizing control systems to ensure seamless production and peak system performance. You will act as a change agent, driving continuous improvement in equipment reliability and a safety‑focused culture. The control engineer will be required to lead projects from concept through completion.

• System Development: Design and develop control systems for automated machinery, including creating electrical drawings and control specifications.
• PLC Programming: Program and optimize control systems, primarily using Allen Bradley PLC platforms.
• Maintenance Support: Provide technical expertise and leadership to maintenance associates to troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions.
• Project Management: Lead capital projects, manage outside resources and vendors, and oversee the installation and startup of new equipment. Must have good teamwork and communication skills to smoothly implement key projects.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement lean opportunities to drive equipment operating efficiency and ergonomic improvements.
• Equipment Protection and Safety: Make changes to equipment controls to improve reliability and safety. Good understanding of OSHA safety requirements.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of Controls Engineering experience.
• Industry Background: Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is required; experience working for an equipment builder or integrator is a plus.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Expertise in Rockwell Automation software and Allen Bradley PLC systems.
  • Experience with Fanuc Robotics
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  • Ability to draft and interpret electrical schematics.

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $70,000 USD - $110,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role‑based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market‑leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more.

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.