Automation Controls Engineer: PLCs, MES & Process Improvement

Continental Group Sector ContiTech; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental is seeking an Electrical Automation Technician in Mount Pleasant, IA, to support programming, configuration, and troubleshooting of Siemens PLCs and HMIs for mixing/compounding equipment. You’ll join a cross-functional team improving control systems and documenting wiring diagrams.

The role requires a 2+ year manufacturing background, knowledge of PLCs (Siemens/Allen‑Bradley), and strong safety and teamwork skills; night/weekend shifts may be needed; onboarding includes MES and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation, controls automation, mechatronics, or related engineering field
• 2+ years’ experience with control systems in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of electrical schematics and industrial networks
• Knowledge of PLCs, Allen Bradley, Siemens
• Strong willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Willing to work on equipment and support the production and maintenance teams
• Demonstrated competency in basic use of hand tools, including multimeters
• Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work night and weekend shifts as needed

Responsibilities

• Assist in programming, configuring, and troubleshooting Siemens PLCs and HMIs for mixing/compounding equipment
• Support troubleshooting of control systems, drives, and instrumentation to reduce downtime
• Help maintain documentation of control programs and wiring diagrams
• Collaborate with engineers on equipment installations and process improvements
• Learn and apply safety standards and company policies in all tasks
• Support capital spending projects and implementations of new equipment
• Assist and support the implementation of Factory Talk and other automation software
• Work with cross-functional teams for continuous improvement projects
• Support and train maintenance technicians
• Support TPOC, Gemba, and 5S programs
• Training and coaching on MES, Camline, Iconics, WiriTec, depending on implementation package

Skills

Electrical engineering

Automation

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley

HMI

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

FactoryTalk

Camline

Iconics

WiriTec

Job description

Continental is seeking an Electrical Automation Technician in Mount Pleasant, IA, to support programming, configuration, and troubleshooting of Siemens PLCs and HMIs for mixing/compounding equipment. You’ll join a cross-functional team improving control systems and documenting wiring diagrams.

The role requires a 2+ year manufacturing background, knowledge of PLCs (Siemens/Allen‑Bradley), and strong safety and teamwork skills; night/weekend shifts may be needed; onboarding includes MES and