Controls Engineer

MPI Products; Town of Deerfield (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive salary with a bonus

Medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life

Safe harbor 401k

Holidays and vacation

Job summary

MPI engineered Technologies in Deerfield, WI seeks a highly motivated Controls Engineer with heavy CNC experience. You will maintain and troubleshoot PLCs, primarily Rockwell and Siemens platforms, across production machines.

The role requires collaboration with Production, Quality and Engineering to minimize downtime and ensure safety and accuracy. Ideal candidates have 7+ years designing control systems for automated machinery, strong PLC/HMI skills, and the ability to lead projects and mentor

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience 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, not just 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior electrical resource for 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 to minimize production downtime.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship

Project management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in engineering

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC

Rockwell HMI

Siemens Automation

EtherNet/IP

VFDs

Servo motion

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