Electrical Controls Engineer I

Ultipro; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smoke-free workplace

Exempt status

Job summary

Rockline Industries is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer I for our main plant in Sheboygan, WI. You will design and develop electrical controls for manufacturing equipment, supporting reliability, safety, and process improvements.

The role covers PLC/HMI programming, schematic updates, and overseeing new automation installations, with responsibilities spanning from testing to root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years PLC programming in manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Modify/write PLC/HMI/other system programs.
• Update electrical schematics and P&IDs as needed.
• Determine requirements for new equipment/systems.
• Install and commission new automation on existing equipment and coordinate installation.
• Perform testing and validation and complete required paperwork.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee spare parts and component replacements.
• Coordinate work for contractors and services.
• Support machine ethernet network communications.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical drawings

P&ID interpretation

Process control

Rockwell familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical-related field

Tools

Rockwell Automation PLCs

FactoryTalk

Job description

Thrive in a career where your Engineering expertise and drive to succeed are recognized and rewarded. Rockline Industries, a leading disinfectant wipes and coffee filter producer, is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer at our main plant in Sheboygan, WI. As an Electrical Controls Engineer I, you will be responsible for electrical design and development of manufacturing equipment and processes while supporting continuous improvement in equipment reliability, safety, and process.

What Youll Do:

• Modifying/writing new PLC/HMI/other system programs.
• Update/create electrical schematics.
• Determine requirements for new equipment/systems.
• Installing new automation on existing equipment. Coordinate and oversee the installation. Modify necessary PLC/HMI programs.
• Perform testing and validation work as required. Complete required paperwork and training for new systems.
• Getting to the root cause and leading efforts to apply corrective action to prevent future incidents.
• Identify obsolete components and lead the effort to oversee the replacement with readily available components.
• Identify required spare parts, understand lead times and possible substitute parts, and recommend quantities to stock.
• Update/create P&ID drawings.
• Getting quotes for parts or services.
• Coordinate work for hired contractors and services.
• Support device communications on the machine ethernet network.

What Youll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical-related field and 4-years of PLC programming in manufacturing environment.
  • Ex: Electrical, Controls, Chemical, Automation & Computer Engineering preferred.
  • In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Basic understanding of industrial automation and control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, motor controls, and industrial networking concepts.
• Exposure to manufacturing processes, process controls, or industrial automation through coursework, internships, co-op assignments, or prior experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, control narratives, I/O lists, and basic process documentation.
• Fundamental understanding of process control concepts such as batching, sequencing, alarms, interlocks, flow control, level control, temperature control, and recipe management.
• Ability to learn automation platforms such as Rockwell Automation PLCs, FactoryTalk applications, and batch control systems under the guidance of senior engineers. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to learn and apply engineering principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness and ability to participate in troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, documentation, and continuous improvement activities Basic knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other engineering software tools

This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive (A safety-sensitive position is one in which the associate's inability or impaired ability to perform their job-related tasks could result in a direct threat to the associate's safety or the safety of others).

Rockline is a smoke-free & tobacco-free workplace.

FLSA Status: Exempt

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