Controls Technician

Mercury Marine; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 73,900 - 90,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Product purchase discounts

Job summary

Mercury Marine is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to enhance their manufacturing automation systems in Fond du Lac, WI. This role involves troubleshooting, optimizing controls, and developing innovative solutions to improve factory operations.

Ideal candidates will have experience with PLC programming (Allen Bradley and Siemens) and CNC controls. The position offers a competitive salary range of $73,900 to $90,500 annually, alongside comprehensive benefits and a 10% annual bonus opportunity.

Qualifications

• Competent in programming PLCs and HMIs, specifically Allen Bradley, and ideally Siemens.
• Familiarity with CNC controls, primarily Siemens and Fanuc.
• Ability to read and understand controls prints and modify them using AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing troubleshooting for automation and controls issues.
• Develop, implement, and oversee predictive maintenance procedures.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of factory automation.

Skills

Programming PLCs and HMIs (Allen Bradley, Siemens)

CNC controls

AutoCAD

RFID and vision systems

SCADA programming (Ignition, SQL, Python)

Project leadership

Team collaboration

CNC machining

Education

Post-high school education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred)

Job description

Location: Fond du Lac, WI

Workplace Category: Onsite

Travel Required: None

Direct Reports: N/A

Pay Range: $73,900 - $90,500

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Overview

As part of the talented Controls team, you will play a critical role in supporting and advancing manufacturing automation systems that drive operational excellence. This role focuses on troubleshooting and optimizing controls and automation processes, developing and maintaining reliable systems, and contributing to the continuous improvement of factory operations. You will collaborate across teams to design, implement, and sustain innovative automation solutions, leveraging data and emerging technologies to enhance performance, efficiency, and reliability within manufacturing environments.

Essential Functions

• Support manufacturing troubleshooting for automation and controls issues
• Develop, implement, and oversee predictive and preventive maintenance procedures
• Participate on internal teams to facilitate the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of factory automation
• Influence and support the design and implementation of factory automation equipment
• Document and write maintenance SOPs for repair and diagnostic functions
• Facilitate the definition and execution of design verifications and manufacturing control plans
• Engineer controls and software solutions for manufacturing work cells
• Support TPM efforts
• Leverage analytics to make strategic and tactical business decisions

Required Qualifications

• Competent in programming PLCs and HMIs, specifically Allen Bradley, and ideally Siemens
• Familiarity with CNC controls, primarily Siemens and Fanuc
• Ability to read and understand controls prints and modify them using AutoCAD
• Experience with RFID, vision systems, laser engravers, and robots
• Experience with SCADA programming, specifically Ignition, and exposure to SQL and Python
• Experience leading projects
• Willingness to learn and embrace new technologies
• Previous experience with CNC machining is a plus
• Ability to interact in a team environment with other employees and groups
• Post‑high school education required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the field or a related area
• Understanding of industrial network infrastructures, including Ethernet and DeviceNet

Pay and Benefits

The anticipated pay range for this position is $73,900–$90,500 annually. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus of 10%.

This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick’s comprehensive benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401(k) (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts, and more.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] for support.