Controls Engineer: PLC/HMI Design & ERP Support

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc.; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

PTO & holidays

Casual work environment

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite HR/IT support

Job summary

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. in West Allis, WI is seeking a thoughtful Controls Engineer to design and detail drawings for PLC-based machinery. You will coordinate with manufacturing and engineering teams, maintain ERP BOM data, and ensure lifecycle support for control systems.

The role requires proficiency in SolidWorks Electrical, PLC software, and HMI tools, with travel up to 20% for site installations. A 3–5 year track record and an engineering degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SolidWorks Electrical or equivalent 2D software.
• Proficiency in Rockwell or Siemens PLC software.
• Proficiency in Rockwell HMI software.
• Ability to detail in accordance with standard drawing practices.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet company objectives.
• Strong interpersonal & written skills with desire to be an active team member.
• Proficiency with MS Office and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Design and detail assigned projects, in collaboration with engineering, and shop needs.
• Submit drawings to lead engineers and/or team leads for review prior to release.
• Maintain BOM and part information within the ERP system.
• Detail in accordance with BCT drawing guidelines and SOPs.
• Develop drawings for ease of assembly and installation.
• Program PLC and HMIs to BCT guidelines and SOPs – includes shop testing.
• Approximately 20% travel to jobsites to support installations and troubleshooting.
• Hold self accountable to meeting timelines for production releases.
• Assist in communication and documentation of daily project status and release dates.
• Helps drive and support BCT’s Culture and Core Values.

Skills

SolidWorks Electrical

PLC software

HMI software

Detail drawing

Time management

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

UL508A experience (preferred)

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. in West Allis, WI is seeking a thoughtful Controls Engineer to design and detail drawings for PLC-based machinery. You will coordinate with manufacturing and engineering teams, maintain ERP BOM data, and ensure lifecycle support for control systems.

The role requires proficiency in SolidWorks Electrical, PLC software, and HMI tools, with travel up to 20% for site installations. A 3–5 year track record and an engineering degree are preferred.