Lead Controls Engineer - PLC & Automation Innovator

Fortune Brands Innovations; Butler (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead control system development for Butler Manufacturing Operations, program PLCs, and guide maintenance teams.

You will drive projects from concept to startup, while pushing continuous improvements in reliability and safety. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in controls engineering, strong Rockwell and Fanuc experience, and the ability to draft electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of Controls Engineering experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment; experience working for an equipment builder or integrator is a plus.
• Expertise in Rockwell Automation software and Allen Bradley PLC systems; experience with Fanuc Robotics; ability to draft and interpret electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• System Development: Design and develop control systems for automated machinery; create electrical drawings and control specifications.
• PLC Programming: Program and optimize control systems, primarily using Allen Bradley PLC platforms.
• Maintenance Support: Provide technical expertise and leadership to maintenance teams to troubleshoot and resolve malfunctions.
• Project Management: Lead capital projects, manage outside resources and vendors, oversee installation and startup of new equipment.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement lean opportunities to drive efficiency and ergonomics.
• Equipment Protection and Safety: Implement controls changes to improve reliability and safety under OSHA requirements.

Skills

Rockwell Automation

Allen Bradley PLC

Fanuc Robotics

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Tools

Rockwell Software

Fanuc Robotics

Electrical schematics drafting

Job description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead control system development for Butler Manufacturing Operations, program PLCs, and guide maintenance teams.

You will drive projects from concept to startup, while pushing continuous improvements in reliability and safety. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in controls engineering, strong Rockwell and Fanuc experience, and the ability to draft electrical schematics.