Control Engineer

Sterling Engineering; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for long-term career advancement

Involvement in full machine lifecycle

Work on custom-designed equipment

Job summary

Sterling Engineering is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer located in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. This position involves designing, programming, and commissioning advanced industrial automation systems. You will work closely with mechanical engineers and customers throughout complex projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field, along with experience in PLC and HMI programming, preferably with Allen-Bradley or Siemens. This role offers opportunities for career advancement within a growing and stable organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation and controls.

Responsibilities

• Design and program PLC, HMI, and control systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on projects.
• Commission, test, and debug equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

VFD knowledge

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Job description

Design, Program, and Commission Advanced Industrial Automation Systems

We're seeking a Controls Engineer to join a growing engineering team responsible for developing and supporting custom industrial equipment used in demanding manufacturing environments. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex automation projects from concept through commissioning while collaborating with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and customers.

What You'll Do

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, VFD, and industrial control systems for custom equipment and automated machinery.
• Develop electrical schematics, control system architectures, and automation solutions that meet customer and project requirements.
• Commission, test, and debug equipment both in-house and at customer facilities.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, manufacturing teams, and customers throughout the project lifecycle.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs, preferably Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens platforms.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation, motion control, VFDs, servo systems, sensors, and industrial networking.
• Ability to diagnose complex electrical and controls issues while supporting machine startup and commissioning activities.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working for an OEM, machine builder, systems integrator, or custom automation company.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, ProfiNet, or DeviceNet.
• Experience with motion control, servo systems, robotics, or process automation.
• Ability to read and develop electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical or similar design software.

Why This Opportunity?

• Work on custom-designed equipment instead of repetitive plant maintenance projects.
• Be involved in the complete machine lifecycle from design through commissioning.
• Collaborate with a highly skilled engineering team on technically challenging projects.
• Join a stable, growing organization with opportunities for long-term career advancement and technical development.