Controls Engineer: PLC, HMI & Automation Expert

Columbus McKinnon; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon in Menomonee Falls, WI seeks a Controls Engineer to design, modify, and support PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs for our material handling equipment.

The role focuses on creating, updating, and supporting electrical specifications and control drawings, performing PLC programming and troubleshooting, and collaborating with engineers to ensure project accuracy, safety, and quality. Travel to customer sites up to 30% for system start-ups and commissioning is required.

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 retrofits; maintain accurate drawings.
• Perform PLC programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with engineers on project accuracy, design standards, and documentation.
• Create bills of materials including control enclosure, components, and wire.
• Travel to customer sites up to 30% for startup and commissioning.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Lean manufacturing

Organization

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CAD Electrical

ERP systems

Job description

Columbus McKinnon in Menomonee Falls, WI seeks a Controls Engineer to design, modify, and support PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs for our material handling equipment.

The role focuses on creating, updating, and supporting electrical specifications and control drawings, performing PLC programming and troubleshooting, and collaborating with engineers to ensure project accuracy, safety, and quality. Travel to customer sites up to 30% for system start-ups and commissioning is required.