Controls & Automation Project Engineer

Ajulia Executive Search; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearbridge Executive Search is seeking a Project Engineer in Wisconsin to provide technical solutions for automation, controls, and system integration across production lines. You will lead improvement initiatives, diagnose and resolve PLC/HMI issues, and support installation, start-up, and validation of new equipment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, and external vendors to optimize processes, improve reliability, and raise production efficiency on the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in electrical engineering within a manufacturing, industrial, automation, or production environment.
• Strong expertise in PLC programming, HMI development, machine controls, automation systems, sensors, drives, and industrial communication networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation, controls, and equipment improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing performance and operational efficiency.
• Diagnose and resolve PLC, HMI, machine control, and system integration issues to minimize production downtime.
• Support the installation, startup, validation, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment and production lines.
• Conduct root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and uptime.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and external vendors to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts by identifying automation opportunities, improving system performance, and increasing production efficiency.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Machine controls

Automation systems

Sensors

Drives

Industrial networks

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Job description

The Project Engineer's primary purpose is to provide technical solutions for new and existing production applications while expanding the organization's expertise in automation, controls, and system integration

Responsibilities

• Lead automation, controls, and equipment improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing performance and operational efficiency
• Diagnose and resolve PLC, HMI, machine control, and system integration issues to minimize production downtime
• Support the installation, startup, validation, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment and production lines
• Conduct root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and uptime
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and external vendors to optimize manufacturing processes
• Drive continuous improvement efforts by identifying automation opportunities, improving system performance, and increasing production efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in electrical engineering within a manufacturing, industrial, automation, or production environment
• Strong expertise in PLC programming, HMI development, machine controls, automation systems, sensors, drives, and industrial communication networks
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve controls, automation, and equipment performance issues while working directly on the production floor
• Experience leading engineering projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and integrating automated systems into manufacturing operations to improve efficiency and reliability

Clearbridge Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements