Controls Engineer

ProMach; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental programs

Life insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan with company 匹

Job summary

ProMach is seeking an Entry Level Controls Engineer to join TechniBlend's engineering team. You will assist in designing and specifying electrical and controls systems under guidance from senior engineers, contributing to PLC and HMI programming and system integration.

The role emphasizes hands-on design work, documentation, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams. Travel up to 50% is possible, primarily within North America, to support testing and customer deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• 0-2 years of experience in control systems engineering; internship or co-op in manufacturing is a plus.
• Coursework or hands-on experience with PLC programming and HMI development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of PLC and HMI control systems for food & beverage processing equipment.
• Support development of electrical schematics, BOMs, process flow diagrams, panel layouts, and field wiring diagrams.
• Prepare supporting documentation including functional narratives, manuals, and startup procedures.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical schematics

Field wiring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Controls Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Ignition

Job description

Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist - whatever drives you.

Do we have your attention? Keep reading.

TechniBlend is seeking an Entry Level Controls Engineer to join our Engineering Team. This role supports the design and specification of the electrical and controls systems on TechniBlend projects and initiatives under the guidance of senior engineers.

TechniBlend is seeking an Entry Level Controls Engineer to join our Engineering Team. This role supports the design and specification of the electrical and controls systems on TechniBlend projects and initiatives under the guidance of senior engineers.

Do we have your attention? Keep reading.

Our Techniblend team is excited to add an Entry Level Controls Engineer to our growing team! As an Entry Level Controls Engineer you will develop analytical and problem-solving skills to assist in the design of comprehensive electrical controls systems for automated food & beverage processing & blending equipment. The role supports the overall design of the system including control panels and field devices, schematics detailing, and programming PLC, HMI and VFDs in accordance with industry and client guidelines.

Are you passionate about this work?

• Assist in the design, implementation, and support of PLC and HMI control systems for food & beverage processing & blending equipment.
• Support the development of electrical schematics, Bill of Materials, process flow diagrams, panel layouts, termination diagrams, and field wiring pull schedules in accordance with NEC, NFPA and UL specifications.
• Help prepare supporting documentation including functional narratives, manuals, and startup procedures.
• Ability to participate in in-house functional testing in a test environment, customer functional acceptance testing, and onsite acceptance testing at customers facilities with travel up to 50%. (Primarily North America) including supporting training of maintenance and operations personnel in running and maintaining our solutions.
• Work with fellow engineering teams and support production and service personnel.
• Develop a functional understanding of our products, systems, and solutions.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to control systems under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Learn from and collaborate with senior engineers to grow technical expertise and industry knowledge.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement initiatives related to control systems and automation processes.

What‘s in it for you?

There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.

In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a similar discipline (or in final year of study).
• 0-2 years of experience in control systems engineering; internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing or process industry is a plus.
• Coursework, internship, or hands-on experience with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms) and HMI development (Allen-Bradley, Ignition, or similar platforms).
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, IO Link, ASi, etc. is a plus.
• Basic understanding of control system theory, including PID control and feedback mechanisms.
• Willingness to gain hands-on experience with hardware/software integration and troubleshooting of control systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn from senior engineers and grow within the organization.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as NEC, NFPA, ANSI, UL508A, etc., related to control system design and implementation is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 50% (Primarily North America).

Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.

We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.

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ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.