Controls Engineer: Wire & Cable Automation

Sequel Wire; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401k with company match

Company paid Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Sequel Wire and Cable in Argos, IN seeks a Controls Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automation and control systems for wire and cable manufacturing. You will optimize machine performance, troubleshoot electrical issues, and lead projects that enhance safety, quality, and productivity.

The role covers design/programming of PLC/HMI/SCADA, integration of new equipment, and development of documentation while collaborating with maintenance and production teams to reduce downtime and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics or related field.
• 3+ years of industrial automation experience in manufacturing.
• Experience programming/troubleshooting Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs.
• Proficiency with HMI and SCADA platforms.
• Knowledge of Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, ProfiNet, DeviceNet.
• Experience with VFDs, servo systems, motion control.
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics/drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, troubleshoot and maintain PLC, HMI, SCADA, motion control, and industrial networks.
• Develop/modify control logic for wire drawing, extrusion, cabling, braiding and related equipment.
• Configure/commission VFDs, servo drives, temperature controls, machine vision, data acquisition.
• Support integration of new equipment and automation tech into existing lines.
• Create/maintain electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and docs.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Analyze performance and implement corrective actions for efficiency.
• Lead automation improvement projects for productivity/quality/energy/waste.
• Utilize data to identify process optimization opportunities.
• Support Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop SOPs and best practices for automated systems.
• Manage capital projects from concept to startup/validation.
• Coordinate with manufacturers, integrators, vendors, contractors.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, technical specs.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company requirements.
• Maintain NFPA/OSHA compliance and safety practices.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI/SCADA

Industrial Networking

VFDs/Servo/Motion control

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Sequel Wire and Cable in Argos, IN seeks a Controls Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automation and control systems for wire and cable manufacturing. You will optimize machine performance, troubleshoot electrical issues, and lead projects that enhance safety, quality, and productivity.

The role covers design/programming of PLC/HMI/SCADA, integration of new equipment, and development of documentation while collaborating with maintenance and production teams to reduce downtime and