Automation Controls Engineer — CAD, PLC & Project Lead

gpac; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive insurance

Generous PTO

401K retirement plan

Job summary

gpac is seeking an Automations Controls Engineer to design clear, accurate products using CAD, sketches, and notes. The role includes collaborating with manufacturing and customers to develop compliant control systems and documentation for global automation projects.

The candidate should have engineering education or equivalent experience, PLC and electrical knowledge, and strong math skills. Excellent communication and independence are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a two or four year degree preferred with relevant engineering coursework or experience.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming and electrical circuits.
• Solid math skills including geometry and trigonometry.
• Experience with drafting programs and clear documentation.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create drawings, check dimensions and relationships to parts and structures.
• Review development plans for engineering standard compliance.
• Verify dimensional accuracy of layouts and installations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, vendors, and engineering to meet specs.
• Work with sales and customers on design and applications.
• Construct drawings from concepts or sketches.
• Review and critique proposed engineering standards and details.
• Act as project manager.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical circuits

Math skills (geometry, trig)

Drafting software

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Tools

CAD

Job description

gpac is seeking an Automations Controls Engineer to design clear, accurate products using CAD, sketches, and notes. The role includes collaborating with manufacturing and customers to develop compliant control systems and documentation for global automation projects.

The candidate should have engineering education or equivalent experience, PLC and electrical knowledge, and strong math skills. Excellent communication and independence are essential for success.