Electrical Controls Engineer: PLC & HMI Specialist

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

Job summary

BW Converting is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to join a dynamic OEM environment. You will design, develop, and maintain electrical control systems focusing on safety, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Requirements include a BSEE, 3–5 years in controls engineering, and experience with Rockwell PLC programming. Travel up to 20% and collaboration with a global team are part of the role.

Qualifications

• BS EE required; 3–5 years in controls engineering.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with PLC programming (Rockwell) required.

Responsibilities

• Engineer machinery controls including design and component selection.
• Optimize design and control architecture across hardware and software.
• Write functional requirements for servo control, interlocks, and alarms.
• Collaborate with global engineering team.
• Prepare schematics and BOM; Eplan/AutoCAD experience.
• Support manufacturing/assembly teams and travel as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

Schematic reading

HMI programming

Rockwell

AutoCAD

E-Plan

Control systems

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

E-Plan/AutoCAD

Allen-Bradley

Ignition

Bosch Rexroth

Job description

BW Converting is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to join a dynamic OEM environment. You will design, develop, and maintain electrical control systems focusing on safety, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Requirements include a BSEE, 3–5 years in controls engineering, and experience with Rockwell PLC programming. Travel up to 20% and collaboration with a global team are part of the role.