Controls Engineer

Everforth CyberCoders; Greenville (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401k with company match

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking a proactive Controls Engineer in Greenville, WI to design, program, and commission control systems for converting equipment. You will develop reliable PLC and HMI solutions, integrate motion controls, and support mechanical design using CAD tools.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley and Siemens controllers, and proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, on-time projects. Compensation is $110-130k DOE.

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing and commissioning control systems for converting equipment.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation and Siemens PLCs/HMI.
• CAD experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks for electrical schematics.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLC-based control systems for converting equipment.
• Develop HMI interfaces for diagnostics and recipe management.
• Integrate drives, motion controllers, sensors for web tension and alignment.
• Create electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring docs in AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers for system integration.
• Troubleshoot FATs, SATs, and field startups.
• Implement safety interlocks and standards compliance.
• Program Rockwell and Siemens controllers and libraries.
• Provide remote diagnostics and field modifications support.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Motion control

Electrical schematics

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

System integration

Field startup

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Siemens S7

Rockwell Allen-Bradley

Job description

Controls Engineer

Location: Greenville, WI

Salary: $110-130k DOE

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission control systems for converting and web-handling equipment used in flexible film and film-converting applications. The role will focus on developing reliable PLC and HMI solutions, integrating motion and process controls, and supporting mechanical and electrical design using tools like SolidWorks and AutoCAD. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize machine performance, ensure safe operation, and deliver projects on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLC-based control systems for converting, web-handling, and flexible film processing equipment.
• Develop and implement HMI interfaces for operator control, diagnostics, and recipe management.
• Integrate drives, motion controllers, sensors, and ancillary equipment to achieve precise web tension, registration, and cut/rewind control.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring documentation using AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to review designs in SolidWorks and support system integration and installation activities.
• Troubleshoot and debug electrical, PLC, and HMI issues during factory acceptance tests (FATs), site acceptance tests (SATs), and field startups.
• Implement safety controls and interlocks to comply with applicable standards and company policies.
• Program and commission Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) and Siemens controllers and associated software libraries.
• Provide technical support to service teams and customers, including remote diagnostics, firmware updates, and field modifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and commissioning control systems for converting, web-handling, or flexible film machinery preferred.
• Proficiency in programming PLCs and HMIs from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley) and Siemens, including ladder logic, function block, and structured text as required.
• Familiarity with motion control systems, servo drives, and encoder feedback for accurate positioning and speed matching.
• Practical experience with CAD, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks for electrical schematics and layouts.
• Knowledge of flexible film processing and converting equipment, materials handling, and relevant process parameters.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with mechanical engineers, project managers, and customers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k with company match