Controls Engineer: PLC, HMI & Manufacturing Automation

Quanex; Town of Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Bonus Potential

401K with 5% company match

15% ESPP

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition support

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Quanex in Rice Lake, WI is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement control systems for manufacturing equipment onsite. The role focuses on PLC programming, HMI design, and electrical schematics to improve efficiency, reliability, and safety across operations.

Collaborating with production and maintenance teams, you will troubleshoot, document, and train personnel while driving continuous improvement and ensuring NEC/UL508 compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in control systems design and implementation, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in PLC programming, HMI design, and electrical schematic creation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for manufacturing equipment, including PLC programming, HMI design, and electrical schematics.
• Implement and maintain control systems to meet operational requirements and safety standards.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to identify and resolve control system issues.
• Prepare documentation including specifications, drawings, and manuals for control systems.
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance and production personnel on control systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes and equipment performance.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and regulations such as NEC and UL508.
• Manage project activities including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure timely completion.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

Electrical schematics

Control systems design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Quanex in Rice Lake, WI is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement control systems for manufacturing equipment onsite. The role focuses on PLC programming, HMI design, and electrical schematics to improve efficiency, reliability, and safety across operations.

Collaborating with production and maintenance teams, you will troubleshoot, document, and train personnel while driving continuous improvement and ensuring NEC/UL508 compliance.