Controls Engineer – Global Material Handling, 100% Travel

TMC USA Employeneurship; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

W2 full-time position

401k with matching

Yearly training budget

Job summary

TMC USA Employeneurship is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to lead commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of advanced material handling systems for top-tier clients. This hands-on role requires independent work to deliver results across large-scale automated systems integrating hardware and software components.

Project locations change infrequently, with up to 100% travel. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in material handling or industrial control, strong PLC expertise, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics/Electrical/Automation/Robotics Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in material handling or industrial control systems.
• Proficient with PLC hardware/software and industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, AS-i).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills across multidisciplinary systems.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical, safety, and system layouts to align PLC design.
• Test, debug, and document PLC code and system functionality.
• Execute test plans at area, zone, and section levels.
• Configure component-level devices and support commissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues on conveyors, motors, drives, and related systems.
• Monitor progress, manage and execute punch lists, and maintain detailed documentation.
• Conduct integrated system-level testing and quality checks on-site.
• Ensure compliance with all jobsite safety requirements.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to support project.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical systems understanding

Field commissioning

Problem-solving

Team communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics/Electrical/Automation/Robotics Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

PowerFlex VFDs

SICK sensors

Banner sensors

Industrial cameras

Ethernet/IP

Profinet

Job description

TMC USA Employeneurship is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to lead commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of advanced material handling systems for top-tier clients. This hands-on role requires independent work to deliver results across large-scale automated systems integrating hardware and software components.

Project locations change infrequently, with up to 100% travel. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in material handling or industrial control, strong PLC expertise, and the