Controls Automation Engineer

MPI Products LLC; Town of Deerfield (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

STD/LTD

Life insurance

Safe harbor 401k

10 holidays

Vacation

Great working environment

Job summary

MPI Products LLC in Deerfield, WI is seeking an energetic Controls Engineer with extensive CNC/PLC expertise to maintain and troubleshoot production machine controls. Focus areas include Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs and Siemens platforms, with cross-functional collaboration across Production, Quality, and Engineering teams.

The role requires 7+ years in industrial controls, strong schematic literacy, and the ability to lead and mentor others while delivering robust control solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years designing and programming industrial control systems for automated machinery or systems-integration projects.
• Strong proficiency with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI platforms; Siemens experience is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to independently develop, debug, and commission complete control systems.
• Knowledge of EtherNet/IP and industrial networks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior electrical resource for difficult troubleshooting and root-cause analysis on the production floor.
• Review electrical schematics, panel designs, controls documentation, and code for safety and accuracy.
• Improve programming standards, reusable code, system architecture, and documentation across the Controls team.
• Provide electrical guidance and mentorship to millwrights and maintenance staff.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC programs using Rockwell and Siemens platforms.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to minimize downtime.

Skills

Industrial control systems

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in engineering

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens automation

HMI systems

Job description

Founded in 1969, MPI engineered Technologies is a US owned precision metal fabrication company with locations in Knox, IN, Deerfield, WI, Queretaro MX and its Headquarters in Troy, MI. Having expertise in fineblanking, stamping, grinding and high-speed stamping, MPI supports and supplies the automotive, agriculture, medical and industrial markets. Our vision is to be the leader in metal forming products, out performing our competitors in quality and lead the market in product development.

We are seeking an energetic and highly motivated Controls Engineer with heavy experience with CNC - for our Deerfield, WI location.

The Automation Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting of PLC of our production machines. The Automation Engineer will focus primarily on Rockwell Automation and Siemens platforms. This position works cross-functionally with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams.

Responsibilities include

• Serve as a senior electrical resource for difficult troubleshooting, root-cause investigation, and resolution of controls issues on the production floor.
• Review electrical schematics, panel designs, controls documentation, and code for safety, accuracy, maintainability, and compliance with project requirements.
• Improve programming standards, reusable code, system architecture, version control, documentation, and commissioning practices across the Controls team.
• Provide electrical guidance and mentorship to millwrights and mechanical maintenance staff.
• Maintain, and troubleshoot PLC programs using Rockwell and Siemens Automation
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation system issues in a timely manner to minimize production downtime.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience designing and programming industrial control systems for automated machinery, OEM equipment, or systems-integration projects. Exceptional demonstrated capability may substitute for years of experience.
• Strong proficiency with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI platforms; Siemens experience is beneficial but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop, debug, and commission complete control systems-not only modify existing programs.
• Strong understanding of industrial networks and communication protocols, particularly EtherNet/IP.
• Experience with process control, VFDs, servo motion, safety PLCs, instrumentation, and multi-system integration.
• Ability to read, create, and review electrical schematics and technical controls documentation.
• Ability to manage several active projects while communicating priorities, risks, and technical decisions clearly.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in an engineering-related discipline, or equivalent technical training and experience.

What we can offer you:

• Very competitive salary with a performance bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance
• Safe harbor 401k
• 10-holidays
• Vacation
• and a GREAT working environment