Controls Engineer - PLC, HMI & Automation

Columbus McKinnon Corporation; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon Corporation seeks a Controls Engineer to design, modify, and support PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs for material handling equipment. You will create and verify control drawings, perform programming and diagnostics, and collaborate with engineers on standards and documentation.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in engineering and 2+ years in electrical systems or CAD Electrical. Occasional travel to customer sites up to 30% is expected, with a focus on safety and quality in a lean

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 2+ years’ experience with electrical systems or manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years’ experience working with CAD Electrical.

Responsibilities

• Design and interpret PLC code for customized material handling applications.
• Specify and verify controls requirements on new equipment and existing equipment retrofits including maintenance of accurate controls drawings and documentation.
• Perform PLC programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Travel to customer sites to start up automated systems, up to 30%.

Skills

Team player

Detail oriented

Relationship building

Lean manufacturing

Task prioritization

CAD/ERP tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CAD Electrical

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Job description

Columbus McKinnon Corporation seeks a Controls Engineer to design, modify, and support PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs for material handling equipment. You will create and verify control drawings, perform programming and diagnostics, and collaborate with engineers on standards and documentation.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in engineering and 2+ years in electrical systems or CAD Electrical. Occasional travel to customer sites up to 30% is expected, with a focus on safety and quality in a lean