Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

As a Controls Engineer supporting operations, you will play a vital role in designing, programming, and maintaining control systems that ensure safety, efficiency, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Investigate customer complaints, determine the nature and extent of problems, and recommend remedial measures.
• Understand, support, and program complete PLC, HMI, network devices, and related hardware for new equipment installations.
• Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications.
• Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for manufacturing purposes.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Use computer-based engineering software and equipment, including PLC and HMI programs, motion control systems, PC-based tools, and CAD platforms.
• Complete the design of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic control systems for new and retrofit equipment to ensure compliance with standards and customer requirements.
• Prepare specifications for purchases of materials or equipment and support new program equipment launch activities, including startup, debugging, and performance validation.
• Plan or implement research methodologies and procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
• Confer with leadership, customers, vendors, and suppliers to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.
• Possess the authority to stop production in the event unsafe parts or conditions appear.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate Supervisor and/or Manager.

Essential Skills

• PLC programming
• HMI programming
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Robotics
• Siemens PLC

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Controls Engineering or related technical fields
• Strong commitment to reliability, including consistent and punctual attendance
• Positive, team-oriented attitude that contributes to a collaborative work environment
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a dynamic engineering team
• Proven dedication to workplace safety and safe operating practices
• Self-motivated with a solid work ethic and attention to detail

Work Environment

This role offers flexible working hours. Candidates must be available to work overtime—including daily, weekend, and occasional holiday shifts—as needed. The position will initially support second shift operations, with an expected transition to a first shift schedule in the future. The work environment is onsite and includes weekly pay for consistent income, 10 paid holidays annually, generous Paid Time Off (PTO), a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company support.