Controls Engineer: PLC/HMI & Automation Specialist

Intellectt Inc; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Life Sciences & Pharma Recruiter to place experienced candidates in electrical and automation engineering positions. Responsibilities include troubleshooting production issues, modifying PLC/HMI programs, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 2–5 years of experience. The role is based in Watertown, WI, with a salary range of $80,000 – $120,000.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in controls or automation engineering.
• Strong understanding of electrical control systems and schematics.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and automation issues in production equipment.
• Modify and update PLC/HMI programs for repairs and process improvements.
• Work with maintenance and production teams to identify and fix root causes of downtime.
• Maintain and update controls documentation, wiring diagrams, and backups.
• Support integration and setup of new equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and implement automation improvements.
• Ensure safety compliance in all control system activities.

Skills

HMI Configuration & Development

Electrical & Automation Systems

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical, Controls, or Automation Engineering

Tools

PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)

HMI development (FactoryTalk, WinCC)

Job description

A staffing agency is seeking a Life Sciences & Pharma Recruiter to place experienced candidates in electrical and automation engineering positions. Responsibilities include troubleshooting production issues, modifying PLC/HMI programs, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 2–5 years of experience. The role is based in Watertown, WI, with a salary range of $80,000 – $120,000.