Entry-Level Controls Engineer: PLC/HMI for Food & Beverage

TechniBlend™; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Salary

Medical/dental programs

Life insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan with company 0

Benefits from day one

Job summary

TechniBlend is seeking an Entry Level Controls Engineer to join our Engineering Team. This role supports the design and specification of electrical and controls systems on TechniBlend projects under the guidance of senior engineers.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering, 0–2 years of experience, PLC/HMI experience (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Ignition), and familiarity with industrial protocols. Some travel up to 50% across North America is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering or in final year.
• 0–2 years in control systems engineering; internship or co‑op experience in a manufacturing or process industry is a plus.
• Coursework, internship, or hands‑on experience with PLC programming (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms) and HMI development (Allen‑Bradley, Ignition, or similar platforms).
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, IO Link, ASi, etc. is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, implementation, and support of PLC and HMI control systems for food & beverage processing & blending equipment.
• Develop electrical schematics, BoM, process flow diagrams, panel layouts, termination diagrams, and field wiring pull schedules per NEC/NFPA/UL specs.
• Prepare supporting documentation including functional narratives, manuals, and startup procedures.
• Travel up to 50% (Primarily North America) for testing and training at customer sites and onsite acceptance testing.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and support production and service personnel to grow technical expertise.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial protocols

PID control basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Ignition

Ethernet/IP

Job description

TechniBlend is seeking an Entry Level Controls Engineer to join our Engineering Team. This role supports the design and specification of electrical and controls systems on TechniBlend projects under the guidance of senior engineers.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering, 0–2 years of experience, PLC/HMI experience (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Ignition), and familiarity with industrial protocols. Some travel up to 50% across North America is required.