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Industrial Controls & Automation Engineer

Overview

We’re hiring an experienced Industrial Controls & Automation Engineer for an established engineering organization supporting technically complex industrial, process, automation, and control-system projects. This position focuses on control-system design, PLC/HMI programming, industrial instrumentation, system integration, testing, troubleshooting, equipment start-up, and commissioning.

You’ll contribute throughout the complete engineering project lifecycle—from controls design and programming through installation, testing, validation, and field commissioning. The position offers a collaborative engineering environment, hybrid work flexibility, exposure to sophisticated industrial automation technologies, and opportunities for continued technical and professional growth.

 

No. of Vacancies
1
Specific Skills
3+ years of relevant industrial controls, instrumentation, or automation experience. Experience designing, building, programming, and commissioning PLC-based control systems. Strong ladder-logic programming experience. Hands-on PLC and HMI programming and integration experience. Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, GE, Wago, or similar industrial control platforms. Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical. Ability to interpret and develop P&IDs. Experience with industrial instrumentation and control systems. Experience developing control-system architecture, wiring schematics, and control-panel layouts. Hands-on experience with I/O checkout and troubleshooting. Experience calibrating instrumentation and tuning PID loops. Experience with system integration, functionality testing, start-up, and commissioning. Engine test-cell instrumentation and controls experience is highly desirable. Strong technical communication, documentation, organization, and client-service skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities. Responsible For Develop and review control-system architecture, flow diagrams, P&IDs, control sequences, and design specifications. Develop and review wiring schematics and control-panel layouts. Program, configure, and integrate PLC and HMI systems. Work with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, GE, Wago, and similar industrial control platforms. Develop instrument indexes, bills of materials (BOMs), responsibility matrices, and project documentation. Perform risk and hazard analyses. Design, configure, and perform control-system functionality testing. Perform equipment start-up and validation at customer facilities. Conduct I/O checkout and troubleshoot control-system and instrumentation issues. Calibrate instrumentation and tune PID control loops. Validate PLC/HMI programming against required control sequences. Develop wire-pull schedules and scopes of work for contractors. Support equipment installation, troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, and other field activities. Collaborate with engineering teams, contractors, customers, and other project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Additional Requirements
Position supports an established organization operating within the industrial engineering, automation, and technical consulting sector. Hybrid work arrangement with regular presence required at the employer’s Wisconsin engineering facility. Approximately 25–40% travel may be required, including overnight travel to customer facilities. Travel may include design meetings, equipment installation, testing, troubleshooting, start-up, validation, and commissioning. Candidates should be comfortable working directly with customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams. Candidates outside Wisconsin may be considered if they have a genuine interest in relocating to the area. Relocation assistance is negotiable; a sign-on bonus may be considered in certain situations but is not guaranteed. Position is subject to applicable U.S. export-control requirements. Candidates must satisfy applicable eligibility requirements for access to export-controlled technical information. Comprehensive employee benefits, including healthcare coverage, 401(k) employer match, paid time off, and bonus incentive eligibility. Interview Process: Virtual HR screening, virtual technical interview, and final in-person interview. Approved travel expenses associated with the final interview may be covered for qualified out-of-state candidates. Start Timeline: ASAP Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Job Nature
Full Time
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree preferred for an Engineer title. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline will be considered. Strong directly relevant experience may potentially be considered without a bachelor's degree under an appropriate technical title.
Experience Requirements
3-10
Job Location
South Central Wisconsin
Salary
80000-110000
Job Level
Mid level, Sr. Position

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