PLC Controls & Test Engineer - Automation & Continuous Improvement

Intellectt INC

Waukesha (WI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Intellectt INC in Waukesha, Wisconsin is seeking a PLC Engineer to support plant test equipment, electrical systems, and manufacturing automation. The role emphasizes PLC/HMI programming, controls troubleshooting, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will design and troubleshoot PLCs, develop testing protocols, perform root cause analysis, and lead capital projects and changes. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, EHS, Maintenance, and suppliers to meet OSHA and safety

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field.
3+ years of Controls/Test Engineering experience; 5+ years preferred.
PLC and HMI programming and safety systems design.
Rockwell Automation: RSLogix 5/500/5000, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View ME/SE.
Visual Basic/VB6, SQL, Microsoft applications.
NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand.
Project management experience.
Strong electrical testing, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Design, specify, troubleshoot, and support PLC, HMI, test equipment, and electrical systems.
Develop testing protocols, equipment specifications, and data collection programs.
Perform root cause analysis, failure analysis, and corrective actions.
Lead controls/test projects, equipment selection, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, EHS, Maintenance, Engineering, suppliers, and contractors.
Support Lean/Six Sigma, Kaizen, cost-out, and process improvement activities.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, electrical safety, quality, and MOC requirements.
Develop project goals, budgets, work breakdown structures, and change-management plans.