Controls Engineer

Schwoeppe Machine & Tool Inc; Marthasville (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolving Solution Services in Missouri is seeking a self-starter Controls Engineer to own the automation lifecycle from schematics to on-site commissioning. This full-time, first-shift role offers a flexible schedule with Monday-Thursday or Monday-Friday options, and occasional overtime.

You will design electrical systems for industrial machinery, program PLCs, develop HMI screens, and integrate vision systems for inspection.

Qualifications

• B.S. or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related fields.
• CAD Software: SolidWorks Electrical or AutoCAD Electrical proficiency.
• PLC Programming: ladder logic knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Electrical systems design for industrial machinery.
• Program PLCs to automate complex equipment and processes.
• Develop HMI screens for operator monitoring, control and efficiency.
• Integrate vision system for automated inspection and quality checks.
• Optimize motor drives for precise, high-speed motion control.
• Travel to customer facilities for installation and support.
• Create and optimize 3, 4, and 5-axis machining process using MDI, G-Code editing, and Mastercam software.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Vision system integration

Motion control

Robotics programming

Education

B.S. or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related fields

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

AutoCAD Electrical

FactoryTalk View Studio

Cognex

Keyence

Allen-Bradley drives

ABB drives

FANUC robots

Yaskawa robots

Job description

We are looking for a self-starter with a strong interest in Controls Engineering. This full-time, first-shift position offers a flexible schedule, with the option to work Monday-Thursday or Monday-Friday. Occasional overtime may be available when workloads permit.

Core Impact of this Role:

As a Controls Engineer, you will own the automation life cycle from initial electrical schematics to on-site commissioning. You will maximize system uptime and bring high precision machinery to life.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Electrical systems design for industrial machinery;
• Program PLC's to automate complex equipment and processes;
• Develop HMI screens for operator monitoring, control and efficiency;
• Integrate vision system for automated inspection and quality checks;
• Optimize motor drives for precise, high-speed motion control;
• Travel to customer facilities for installation and support;
• Create and optimize 3, 4, and 5-axis machining process using MDI, G-Code editing, and Mastercam software.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related fields;
• CAD Software: Proficiency in SolidWorks Electrical or AutoCAD Electrical;
• PLC Programming: Basic to intermediate knowledge of ladder logic.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience: Open to entry-level candidates;
• prior controls engineer experience is preferred;
• HMI Platforms: Experience developing with FactoryTalk View Studio;
• Vision Systems: Familiarity with Cognex or Keyence inspection platforms;
• Motion Control: Understanding of Allen-Bradley or ABB drive systems;
• Robotics: Experience programming FANUC or Yaskawa industrial robots.