Automation Controls Engineer

Columbus Mc Kinnon Corporation; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon Corporation in Wisconsin is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, modify, and support PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs for new and existing equipment. You will create drawings, write PLC code, and verify control requirements.

You will collaborate with engineers and production teams to ensure project accuracy, meet schedules, and maintain documentation while adhering to safety and electrical codes. Travel up to 30% to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 2+ years’ experience with electrical systems or manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years’ experience working with CAD Electrical.

Responsibilities

• Design schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel layout drawings, etc. using CAD.
• Design and interpret PLC code for customized material handling applications.
• Specify and verify controls requirements on new equipment and existing equipment retrofits including maintenance of accurate controls drawings and documentation.
• Perform PLC programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Partner with engineers regarding project accuracy, design, standards, and design documentation.
• Complete project responsibilities within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Create bills of materials that include control enclosure, components, and wire.
• Act as a technical resource for internal and external customers.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to improve processes, productivity, and quality while reducing costs.
• Create drawings from written and verbal specifications.
• Partner with production as a technical resource.
• Inspect shop panels for correct wiring and set up.
• Resolve engineering issues in fabrication, assembly, and service.
• Observe safety procedures and meet electrical codes.
• Travel to customer sites to start up automated systems up to 30%.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

VFD operation

Electrical schematic interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ERP systems

CAD Electrical

Job description

Columbus McKinnon Corporation in Wisconsin is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, modify, and support PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs for new and existing equipment. You will create drawings, write PLC code, and verify control requirements.

You will collaborate with engineers and production teams to ensure project accuracy, meet schedules, and maintain documentation while adhering to safety and electrical codes. Travel up to 30% to customer sites.