Controls Engineer

Continue Your Career as a Controls Engineer

Did you love building as a kid? Do you enjoy taking something apart, just to figure out how to put it back together? Do you geek out on robots? Our engineers drive packaging innovation, creating new ways to improve – and increase – performance. We’re passionate about designing custom equipment that exceeds our customers’ expectations. Our engineers partner closely not only with our customers, but also with peers across sales, manufacturing, and assembly.

We offer rewarding, challenging opportunities throughout the world, across multiple packaging segments. If you’re excited by how machines work and want to make them better, we want to talk to you.

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The Controls Engineer will contribute to the success of the company by designing, coding, and testing control systems for pressure sensitive labelers and integrated labeling systems for automated production lines in the packaging industry. Our Oakland Manufacturing Facility supports critical industries, including Pharmaceutical, Food and Beverage manufacturing. This position reports to the Engineering Manager.

• Develop and maintain control system designs, schematics, and BOMs for pressure sensitive labeling systems
• Code, test, and debug/troubleshoot PLC & HMI programs
• Provide technical support for FATs, on-site installation, and after-sales support (troubleshooting both in field and over the phone)
• Manage electrical / controls portions of all non-standard projects
• Work with panel shop technicians to ensure that assembly, wiring, installation, and operation of control panels and electrical systems conform to quality standards, applicable codes, and customer requirements
• Handle component selection and specification
• Provide support to sales for equipment selection, hardware pricing, and labor estimates for customized products
• Write validation and design specification documentation as required
• Travel up to 10% to customer sites

There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.

In addition to growth opportunities, as a Pro Mach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. The education and experience you bring to a role with us matter. Placement within our salary range is determined based upon years of directly relatable experience for your position. These components, along with local and national compensation survey data, contribute to deciding a candidate's potential starting rate of pay.

Total compensation includes your pay, potential short‑term incentive opportunities, comprehensive medical/dental/vision programs, as well as life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off programs, a retirement savings plan with a company match, and a wellness program. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!

Base Salary Range: $-$/yr

• BS in Engineering (Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred)
• 5+ years of Controls Engineering experience
• Strong PLC programming skills (Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Keyence, Panasonic, others)
• Proficient in RsLogix/Studio
  5000, AutoCAD, MS Office, Factory Talk View
• Experience with Vision Systems (e.g. Cognex) a plus
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude
• Experience controlling sensors, actuators, pneumatics, stepper/servo motors, VFD drives
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of NEC, UL, NEMA, CE, NFPA 79, PMMI, and relevant ISO/EN standard

Pro Mach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug‑free workplace. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.