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We’re hiring a Controls Engineer who lives on the plant floor, not behind a desk. This role is critical to keeping production running, solving real-time issues, and driving automation forward. You’ll be hands-on with equipment, troubleshooting under pressure, and supporting everything from breakdowns to new system startups. If you like solving problems where they actually happen, this is your lane.

Controls Engineer Benefits and Compensation:

Competitive base salary based on experience
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Stable, long-term manufacturing environment
Exposure to advanced automation, robotics, and high-tonnage equipment
Direct impact on plant performance and capital projects
Opportunity to grow into technical leadership or project ownership roles

Controls Engineer Requirements & Qualifications:

PLC Programming: Allen-Bradley (required)
Strong hands-on PLC troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience working directly with automated equipment in production
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring logic
Experience supporting drives (ABB, Allen-Bradley, Indramat, or similar)
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-noise production environment

Must haves:

Troubleshoot live production issues on presses, robotics, and automated systems without slowing down decision-making
Support transfer presses, servo systems, and automated leak testing equipment
Jump into equipment breakdowns and drive root cause resolution
Commission and support new automation installs and capital equipment startups
Partner closely with Maintenance and Manufacturing Engineering to improve uptime, OEE, and scrap reduction
Standardize controls across equipment and improve system reliability

Controls Engineer Preferred Background & Skills:

Siemens PLC experience
Robotics integration experience, especially welding cells or material handling
Background in stamping, heavy manufacturing, or high-speed production
Experience with transfer presses or leak testing systems
Familiarity with AutoCAD or Inventor
Ability to lead projects or mentor maintenance technicians as experience grows

JOB ID: 173444

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