Controls Engineer

Zurn Elkay (Elkay Manufacturing); Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision

Matching 401(k) Contribution

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, implement, and maintain automated control systems for manufacturing equipment and production processes. The role focuses on PLC programming, robotics integration, and ensuring reliable operation across lines in a fast-paced environment.

The job requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 7+ years of relevant experience, with Lean/Six Sigma and Ignition software experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or Automation Engineering from an accredited institution required; Master's degree preferred
• Formal education in lean manufacturing and quality management preferred
• 7+ years of work experience preferred
• Ignition software experience preferred
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation
• Strong MS Office skills and teamwork software experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to disseminate information to customers
• Lean and Six Sigma principles preferred

Responsibilities

• Design, program, implement, and maintain automated systems that control manufacturing equipment and production processes
• Diagnose equipment downtime and control-system failures
• Improve machine reliability and uptime
• Support production teams during startup and troubleshooting activities
• Increase efficiency and throughput, reduce scrap and defects
• Optimize machine cycle times
• Lead equipment installations and upgrades
• Develop electrical and controls specifications
• Support capital improvement projects

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Robotics integration

Vision systems

Lean Six Sigma knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automation Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Ignition software

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet)

Electrical schematics

Job description

Controls Engineer

The Company

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We're a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America's Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today's leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you'll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you're ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

If you are a current employee, please navigate here to apply internally.

The Controls Engineer designs, programs, implements, and maintains the automated systems that control manufacturing equipment and production processes.

• Program and troubleshoot PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
• Integrate robotics and automated equipment

• Diagnose equipment downtime and control-system failures
• Improve machine reliability and uptime
• Support production teams during startup and troubleshooting activities

• Increase efficiency and throughput, Reduce scrap and quality defects
• Optimize machine cycle times

• Lead equipment installations and upgrades
• Develop electrical and controls specifications
• Support capital improvement projects

• PLCs (Allen-Bradley)
• Industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet)
• Robotics, Vision systems, Electrical schematics, Sensors and instrumentation, Servo motion control systems
• Provides information to support return-on-investment calculations for capital expenditures
• Provides guidance in safety on new projects, existing projects, and other safety concerns as they arise
• Uses cross functional knowledge gained from manufacturing experience to guide projects in the right direction

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or Automation Engineering fom an accredited institution required; Master's degree preferred
• Formal education/training in principles of lean manufacturing and quality management preferred
• 7+ years of work experience preferred
• Ignition software experience preferred
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, as well as experience with team collaboration software
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to effectively disseminate and present information to all internal and external customers
• Education, training and experience in the implementation and maintenance of continuous improvement activities including principles of Lean and Six Sigma preferred
• Excellent time management skills, flexible and adaptive thinking and strong leadership skills
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Ability to successfully coordinate multiple priority projects in a fast-paced environment to drive goals to completion is required

The compensation range(s) identified below are a good faith estimate of the salary expected to be paid as performed from these locations. Actual salaries may vary based on compensable factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, education and training, and other relevant business and organizational factors. Most candidates will start in the lower half of the range. The range for this position is $92,000-$126,000.

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan - purchase company stock at a discount!

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran