Control Engineer

Axion Recruitment Limited; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Axion Recruitment Limited is seeking a Controls Engineer to develop, program, and troubleshoot control systems for custom food processing and automation equipment. This hands-on role combines PLC programming, robotics integration, equipment commissioning, and customer-site technical support.

You will design, test, and debug electrical controls for machinery, program PLCs and HMIs, and collaborate with engineering, service, and sales teams while traveling to customer sites to startup and

Qualifications

• Hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and servo systems.
• Knowledge of electrical controls and industrial automation.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, test, and debug electrical control systems for custom machinery.
• Develop and modify PLC programs, HMIs, and automation applications.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and servo systems.
• Select electrical and electronic components for control systems.
• Support equipment testing, startup, commissioning, and simulation.
• Troubleshoot existing systems and perform root cause analysis.
• Support robotics and automation applications at customer sites.
• Integrate controls with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and customer specifications.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Service, Sales, and customers.
• Improve equipment reliability, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Servo systems

Electrical controls

Industrial automation

Reading schematics

Mechanical drawings

Troubleshooting

Analytical problem-solving

Communication & teamwork

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Associate degree or related experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMIs

Servo drives

CAD/SolidWorks

Industrial automation hardware

Job description

We are recruiting an Controls Engineer to develop, program, and troubleshoot control systems for custom food processing and automation equipment. This hands‑on role combines PLC programming, robotics integration, equipment commissioning, and customer‑site technical support.

What You'll Do

• Design, program, test, and debug electrical control systems for custom machinery.
• Develop and modify PLC programs, HMIs, and automation applications.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and servo systems.
• Select electrical and electronic components for control systems.
• Support equipment testing, startup, commissioning, and simulation.
• Troubleshoot existing systems and perform root cause analysis.
• Support robotics and automation applications at customer sites.
• Integrate controls with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and customer specifications.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Service, Sales, and customers.
• Improve equipment reliability, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, an associate degree, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hands‑on PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and servo systems.
• Knowledge of electrical controls, industrial automation, and control hardware/software.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve technical issues under pressure.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites for startup and commissioning.

Preferred Experience

• CAD or SolidWorks.
• Custom machinery, industrial automation, or food processing equipment.

Commutable from:

Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, North Fond du Lac, Ripon, Waupun, Chilton, Neenah, Menasha, and surrounding areas.

Relevant Job Titles:

Electrical Programmer, Controls Engineer, PLC Programmer, Automation Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, Robotics Programmer, Controls Specialist, Automation Controls Engineer.

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