Controls Engineer: PLC & Automation Leader

Therma-Tru Doors; Butler (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune Brands Innovations seeks a senior Controls Engineer to lead and optimize control systems for Butler Manufacturing Operations. You will design, program, and support automated machinery, collaborating with maintenance and project teams to ensure reliable production and safety compliance.

The role requires a BSEE or equivalent experience, 5+ years in controls engineering in manufacturing, and expertise with Rockwell/Allen Bradley systems and Fanuc robotics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of Controls Engineering experience.
• Manufacturing environment experience required; equipment builder/integrator a plus.
• Expertise in Rockwell Automation software and Allen Bradley PLC systems; Fanuc Robotics experience; ability to draft and interpret electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• System Development: Design control systems for automated machinery and create electrical drawings and control specifications.
• PLC Programming: Program and optimize control systems using Allen Bradley PLC platforms.
• Maintenance Support: Provide technical leadership to maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Project Management: Lead capital projects, manage outside resources and vendors, oversee installation/startup of new equipment.
• Process Improvement: Identify lean opportunities to improve equipment efficiency and ergonomics.
• Equipment Protection and Safety: Implement changes to improve reliability and OSHA safety compliance.

Skills

Electrical schematics drafting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent

Tools

Rockwell Automation software

Allen Bradley PLC systems

Fanuc Robotics

Job description

Fortune Brands Innovations seeks a senior Controls Engineer to lead and optimize control systems for Butler Manufacturing Operations. You will design, program, and support automated machinery, collaborating with maintenance and project teams to ensure reliable production and safety compliance.

The role requires a BSEE or equivalent experience, 5+ years in controls engineering in manufacturing, and expertise with Rockwell/Allen Bradley systems and Fanuc robotics.