Automation Electrical Controls Engineer

ADP; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. (BCT) in West Allis, WI is seeking a Controls Engineer to design highly automated blast cleaning equipment for North America.

You will work with a cross-functional team including sales, applications, engineering, manufacturing, and field service to move projects from concept to customer startup. The role covers lifecycle support such as upgrades, obsolescence planning, remote diagnostics, and software revisions for PLC-based machinery control systems.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SolidWorks Electrical or Equivalent 2D software.
• Proficiency in Rockwell Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal PLC software.
• Proficiency in Rockwell FactoryTalk View or Siemens TIA Portal HMI software.
• Experience with Emulate3D (preferred).
• Associate or Bachelor's degree with 3–5 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and detail assigned projects with engineering and shop teams.
• Submit drawings to lead engineers for review prior to release.
• Maintain BOM and part information in ERP system.
• Program PLC and HMIs to BCT guidelines; conduct shop testing.
• Support virtual machine commissioning and remote diagnostics.
• Travel approximately 20% to jobsites for commissioning and troubleshooting.

Skills

SolidWorks Electrical

Rockwell Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

FactoryTalk View

FactoryTalk Optix

Industrial Networking

Robotics Integration

Vision System

RFID Integration

Emulate3D

MS Office

Prioritize workload

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. (BCT) is proud to be the leader in shot blast innovation! We are dedicated to our customers, resulting in continuous company growth year over year.

Why Work at BCT?

Highly Competitive Pay, Benefit Plans, & 401K: We pay for skill AND talent. We offer a full range of comprehensive benefits & 401K match - 50% up to 6%!

Medical Insurance

90% of Insurance Premiums are covered by BCT!!! Low deductibles, ZERO coinsurance, & extensive provider networks to utilize.

Generous PTO & Paid Holidays

Take advantage of our generous PTO plans and many paid U.S. holidays.

Casual Work Environment

Enjoy a casual dress code and friendly workplace.

Historic Location

Work in our over $2 million investment in upgrades and refurbishment at our historic West Allis location.

Innovation

Work for a company that continuously invests back into the business and the employees. With our cutting-edge foundry being a prime example of true innovation.

Amenities

Enjoy free coffee, popcorn, summer cookouts, and more!

Continuous Education

Venture in your future with our tuition reimbursement program and our variety of investments in your continued learning.

Engaged Leadership

You will love AND know our CEO. Work with an ethical, hardworking, & interactive leader who listens to employees at all levels.

Second Chance Employer

If you have the skills and work ethic, we will give you a chance.

Onsite HR and IT Department

We provide dedicated onsite HR and IT support to ensure our employees' needs are met. We won't send you to a 1-800 number for help.

Veteran Support

BCT supports and honors veterans.

Made in America

All our components are made in the USA.

Our PACT

Our core values (Passionate, Accountability, Customer-Focused, & Team Player) are rooted in the visionary spirit of our CEO, Carl Panzenhagen, who began his career as a teenager working in a foundry. As an adult, his extensive industry experience and dedication led him to create a company free from bureaucracy and grounded in ethical business practices. Guided by Carl’s leadership, a small team of five evolved into a self-sustaining manufacturing powerhouse. Today, BCT proudly stands 330+ employees strong and celebrates the completion of our cutting-edge foundry, a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Electrical and Automation, the Controls Engineer will work as an integral part of the team to design highly automated blast cleaning equipment used across North America. A successful candidate will participate in machine development from concept through customer startup working in a highly skilled cross functional team including sales, applications, engineering, manufacturing, and field service.

The Controls Engineer will also be responsible for providing lifecycle support including upgrades, obsolescence planning, remote diagnostics, software revisions, and overall customer support for PLC based Machinery Control Systems.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Design and Detail assigned projects, in collaboration with engineering, and shop needs.
• Submit drawings to lead engineers and/or team leads for review prior to release.
• Maintain BOM and part information within the ERP system.
• Detail in accordance with BCT drawing guidelines and SOPs.
• Develop drawings for ease of assembly and installation.
• Program PLC and HMIs to BCT programming guidelines and SOP’s – includes shop testing.
• Support development of digital twins using FactoryTalk Optix and Emulate3D.
• Support and participate in virtual machine commissioning’s.
• Approximately 20% travel to jobsites to support commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Hold self-accountable to meeting timelines for production releases.
• Assist in communication and documentation of daily project status and release dates.
• Helps drive and support BCT’s Culture and Core Values.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proficiency in SolidWorks Electrical or Equivalent 2D software.
• Proficiency in Rockwell Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal PLC software.
• Proficiency in Rockwell FactoryTalk View or Siemens TIA Portal HMI software.
• Proficiency in FactoryTalk Optix (preferred).
• Proficiency in Industrial Networking (preferred).
• Experience in Robotics Integration, Vision System, RFID Integration (preferred).
• Experience in Emulate3D (preferred).
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet company objectives.
• Strong interpersonal & written skills with desire to be an active team member.
• Demonstrate proficiency with computer skills; MS Office.

Education and Experience

• Requires associate or bachelor’s degree with 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Panel design and build experience (preferred.
• UL experience (UL508A certification preferred).
• Experience maintaining bill of materials and part information using an ERP system.