Controls Engineer

SIBLING; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company"s"

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off and paid holidays

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

SIBLING is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to lead custom industrial automation projects from concept through commissioning. You will own the electrical design lifecycle for automated machinery, robotic assembly systems, and custom control panels across diverse industries.

Responsibilities include defining specs with customers, designing control systems, and programming PLCs/HMIs. Travel is expected < 10% as you mentor staff and drive FAT and site commissioning.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline required.
• 5+ years designing industrial control systems.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical for enclosures and schematics.
• Deep experience programming, configuring, and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI platforms.
• Strong knowledge of industrial safety components, circuit design, and standards.
• Excellent written and verbal technical communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales and customers to define technical specs, scope, costs, and timelines.
• Design complete industrial control systems, power distribution, and safety circuits.
• Create layout drawings, wiring diagrams, and conduit schedules with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs for custom machinery.
• Develop Bills of Materials and estimate labor for engineering and assembly.
• Provide guidance to panel shop technicians during assembly and resolve issues.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical design

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to lead custom industrial automation and control system projects from concept through commissioning. In this role, you will own the full electrical design lifecycle for high-impact automated machinery, robotic assembly systems, and custom control panels across diverse industries including aerospace, energy, defense, and manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales teams and customers to define technical specs, project scopes, cost estimates, and execution timelines.
• Design complete industrial control systems, power distribution schematics, and safety circuits in compliance with current industry standards.
• Create full layout drawings, wiring diagrams, and conduit schedules using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs for custom machinery.
• Develop detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs) and estimate labor requirements for engineering and assembly.
• Provide technical guidance to panel shop technicians during assembly and resolve build issues promptly.
• Perform in-house functional testing, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and occasional customer site commissioning/support.
• Mentor junior engineering staff and help establish team design standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing industrial control systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency using AutoCAD Electrical for enclosure layouts and schematics.
• Deep experience designing, programming, and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI platforms.
• Solid understanding of industrial safety components, circuit design, and standards.
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with additional PLC hardware platforms (Siemens, Modicon, Mitsubishi, WAGO, etc.).
• Knowledge of UL 508A panel design standards.
• Hands-on experience integrating industrial robotics (ABB or FANUC) and machine vision platforms (Cognex or Keyence).
• Experience with EPC project execution, writing control narratives, and managing RFIs/Change Orders.
• Competitive Salary Range: $95,000 - $125,000
• Comprehensive health coverage (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance

Travel: < 10%

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Drug-free workplace.