Controls Engineer

Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support and expertise in the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of Power

SCADA and Inductive Ignition systems. This role involves working closely with contractors and clients to understand their needs, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the successful implementation of our solutions.

• Focus on the deployment of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) at data center facilities.
• Customer‑facing position – the successful candidate must work well in a team environment and will interface directly with contractors and end‑users daily.
• Responsibilities for this position include performing software installation, customization, and start‑up services; start‑up, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical power monitoring equipment; device communications; and providing customer training for the commissioned system.
• Consulting with customers to determine system operation requirements.
• Installation and upgrading of EPMS software.
• Installing, configuring, commissioning Schneider Electric, Induction software, and 3rd party hardware.
• Performing start‑up services and system troubleshooting.
• Documenting the as‑built system.
• Ability to technically troubleshoot network communications (IP addresses and being able to find devices on a network).
• Interpret contract specifications and electrical (or mechanical) drawings.
• Work effectively in a group setting, team‑oriented, self‑motivated, and results‑driven.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

• SCADA
• Computer programming
• Systems integration software
• Electrical power monitoring systems
• Data center

• SCADA
• Computer programming
• Systems integration software

• Experience working around electrical equipment such as switch gear, generators, UPS systems, etc.
• Thorough understanding of power generation, power distribution, and power quality concepts.
• Good understanding of industry‑standard communication protocols with an emphasis on Modbus, IEC 61850, RS485, and BACnet.
• Knowledgeable in computer networking architectures, topologies, and hardware.
• Knowledgeable in computer programming languages (Visual Basic, C/C++, Java, Python, etc.), databases (SQL), and HTML development.
• HMI configuration experience, including graphical screen development.
• Direct experience with software such as Power Monitoring Expert, Power SCADA Expert, and Inductive Ignition.
• Willingness to travel 75%

Entry Level

This is a Permanent position based out of Menasha, WI.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• FSA/HSA/LSA
• Voluntary Life | AD&D
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Pet insurance
• Retirement plan
• Wellness program

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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