Electrical Controls Engineer: PLC & HMI Specialist

BW Converting; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Converting is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and develop electrical control systems for high‑end converting equipment. You will apply engineering principles and design software to meet economy, safety, reliability and sustainability goals.

Ideal candidates have a BSEE, 3–5 years in controls engineering, and experience with Rockwell/Studio 5000, CAD tools, and HMI programming. Some travel to customer sites may be required.

Qualifications

• BSEE required; 3–5 years in controls engineering preferred.
• Experience with PLCs, Rockwell, and control system architectures.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and BOMs; CAD proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Engineer machinery controls in an OEM environment with original design work.
• Optimize design and implement control system architecture, hardware, software.
• Write functional specifications including servo control, interlocks, alarms.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams and support manufacturing.
• Travel to customer sites as needed to provide technical assistance.

Skills

PLC programming

Control systems design

Schematic interpretation

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

3-5 years controls engineering

Manufacturing experience

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

E-Plan AutoCAD

Ignition Python Matlab

Job description

BW Converting is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and develop electrical control systems for high‑end converting equipment. You will apply engineering principles and design software to meet economy, safety, reliability and sustainability goals.

Ideal candidates have a BSEE, 3–5 years in controls engineering, and experience with Rockwell/Studio 5000, CAD tools, and HMI programming. Some travel to customer sites may be required.