Controls Engineer

Quanex Building Products Corp.; Town of Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Potential

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition support

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Quanex Building Products Corp. is seeking a Controls Engineer for their Rice Lake, WI location.

This on-site position involves designing, developing, and implementing control systems for manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency and safety across operations. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with various teams, support troubleshooting efforts, and engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in control systems design and implementation, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in PLC programming, HMI design, and electrical schematic creation.
• Experience with CAD software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Implement and maintain control systems to meet operational and safety standards.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve control system issues.
• Prepare documentation for control systems.
• Provide technical support and training on control systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Manage project activities including budgeting and scheduling.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

Electrical schematics

Excellent communication

CAD software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Control Systems Engineering

Related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Rice Lake, WI 54868, USA

Quanex is looking for a Controls Engineer to join our team located onsite in Rice Lake, WI.

Summary: The Controls Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of control systems for manufacturing processes and equipment. This role involves working with cross‑functional teams to improve the efficiency, reliability, and safety of our manufacturing operations. The Controls Engineer will also support troubleshooting and maintenance activities, ensuring the optimal performance of control systems.

We Offer You

• Bonus Potential
• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition support for degree and continuous education
• Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

What’s attractive about the Controls Engineer position

• Will have an impact on the success of the company.
• Opportunity to utilize a variety of design skills
• Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment

What Success Looks Like

• Design and develop control systems for manufacturing equipment, including PLC programming, HMI design, and electrical schematics.
• Implement and maintain control systems to ensure they meet operational requirements and safety standards.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to identify and resolve control system issues.
• Prepare documentation, including specifications, drawings, and manuals, for control systems.
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance and production personnel on control systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes and equipment performance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations, such as NEC, NFP 79, and UL508.
• Manage project activities, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation, to ensure timely completion.

Your Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in control systems design and implementation, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in PLC programming, HMI design, and electrical schematic creation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) is preferred.

Salary range for this position is $75k - $113k with bonus potential.

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