Control Engineer

• Monday-Friday | Full Time
• Pay: $110,000 - $130,000
• Industry: Custom Machine Manufacturer

We are recruiting an experienced Controls Project Engineer for a custom machine manufacturer. This is a hands‑on engineering role with a clear path into Controls Department Manager , combining PLC programming, controls project management, equipment startup, and future team leadership.

What You'll Do

• Manage controls projects from concept through manufacturing, testing, and startup.
• Program Rockwell ControlLogix and GuardLogix PLCs .
• Develop Studio 5000 HMI, Kinetix motion, servo, and drive systems .
• Develop control system solutions for custom automation and conveyor equipment.
• Create BOMs and provide direction for electrical schematics and panel layouts.
• Coordinate controls requirements with Mechanical Design and Electrical Assembly.
• Manage project scope, schedules, quality, and cost.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and customers.
• Lead in‑house equipment startups and support customer‑site commissioning.
• Participate in FAT/VAT inspections.
• Develop equipment manuals and training documentation.
• Troubleshoot controls and field service issues.

As you progress into department leadership, you will:

• Lead and assign work across Controls Engineering and Electrical Assembly.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Manage controls schedules, resources, budgets, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate engineering and assembly priorities with other departments.
• Support hiring, training, and employee development.
• Lead controls quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage supplier relationships and evaluate controls technology.
• Lead diagnosis and resolution of complex field service issues.
• Communicate technical information to customers and non‑technical stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• 5-10 years of controls engineering experience.
• Strong Rockwell ControlLogix and GuardLogix programming experience.
• Studio 5000 / HMI programming experience.
• Kinetix motion controllers, servo systems, and drives.
• Experience designing and implementing custom control systems.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and changing deadlines.
• Willingness to travel approximately 15-20% during the engineering phase.

This position is designed for an experienced Controls Engineer who wants to move into Controls Department Management . As you take on greater leadership responsibility, travel requirements are expected to decrease.

Job Ref: 2869

Commutable from: Neenah, Appleton, Menasha, Kaukauna, Oshkosh, Kimberly, Little Chute, Grand Chute, De Pere, Green Bay, Fond du Lac, and surrounding Fox Valley areas.

Candidatures must be authorized to work in the USA without current or future sponsorship.