Manufacturing Engineer II - PLC, Automation & Controls

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Town of Grantsburg (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to develop and implement advanced manufacturing control systems and automation solutions. You will design, program, test, and troubleshoot PLCs and industrial control systems and provide installation support across Parker locations.

You will evaluate new equipment, develop work standards, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts, safety, reliability, and quality improvements within cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• 4 year college degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop control systems interface, maintenance, and training approaches and documentation.
• Furnish all controls‑related hardware and peripherals and design Web‑based UI for engineers and technicians.
• Provide technical support for system installation at Parker locations.
• Keep informed of new technologies and recommend products to meet industry needs.
• Design, program and troubleshoot PLC and industrial control systems; create wiring diagrams and interfaces.
• Lead or participate in studies to evaluate new equipment, considering technical and economic factors.
• Investigate design proposals to improve equipment performance.
• Apply automation skills across electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, and control systems.
• Collaborate with teams to deploy ML and Factory of the Future pillars.

Skills

Automation programming

MS Office

Travel flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline

Tools

Ignition

AB FactoryTalk

Micrologix 500/5000

2D/3D CAD systems

Job description

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to develop and implement advanced manufacturing control systems and automation solutions. You will design, program, test, and troubleshoot PLCs and industrial control systems and provide installation support across Parker locations.

You will evaluate new equipment, develop work standards, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts, safety, reliability, and quality improvements within cross‑functional teams.