Controls Engineer: Lead PLC Automation & Process Improvement

Accelerate Talent Group; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Corporate bonus program

PTO & holidays

Wellness resources

Job summary

Accelerate Talent Group is seeking a Controls Engineer for a Pleasant Prairie, WI manufacturing site. You will own PLC‑controlled equipment, troubleshoot RSLogix/Studio 5000, and support HMIs, sensors, and vision systems while driving process improvements on the shop floor.

The role blends controls, manufacturing, and automation engineering responsibilities with opportunities to shape future automation initiatives and partner with operations leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs is required.
• Hands‑on programming and troubleshooting in RSLogix and Studio 5000.
• Manufacturing/Automation engineering background.
• Experience supporting production equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of HMIs, sensors, controls integration, and machine troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Own and support Allen‑Bradley PLC‑controlled production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and improve RSLogix and Studio 5000 programs.
• Support HMIs, sensors, vision systems, leak testers, and automation equipment.
• Develop controls standards, documentation, and programming best practices.
• Improve equipment reliability, uptime, and overall system performance.
• Partner with external automation resources as needed.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes and assembly methods.
• Design and enhance assembly fixtures and tooling.
• Support new product launches and equipment validation activities.
• Establish process specifications and manufacturing standards.
• Drive productivity, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Leadership teams.
• Support production troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Help define automation and manufacturing requirements for future programs.
• Contribute to long‑term automation and equipment strategies.

Skills

Allen‑Bradley PLCs

RSLogix / Studio 5000

On‑floor troubleshooting

HMI systems knowledge

Root cause analysis

Tools

RSLogix/Studio 5000

Job description

Accelerate Talent Group is seeking a Controls Engineer for a Pleasant Prairie, WI manufacturing site. You will own PLC‑controlled equipment, troubleshoot RSLogix/Studio 5000, and support HMIs, sensors, and vision systems while driving process improvements on the shop floor.

The role blends controls, manufacturing, and automation engineering responsibilities with opportunities to shape future automation initiatives and partner with operations leadership.