PLC Engineer

Intellectt INC; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

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.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Safety systems

Root cause analysis

Project management

Electrical testing

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

RSLogix 5/500/5000

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View ME/SE

Visual Basic/VB6

SQL

Microsoft Office

NI LabVIEW

NI TestStand

Job description

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Job Title: PLC Engineer
Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin
Salary: $90K $100K/Year

Job Summary

Seeking a PLC Engineer with strong controls, PLC/HMI programming, test engineering, and manufacturing automation experience. The role will support plant test equipment, electrical systems, controls troubleshooting, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key 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.
  

Required Skills

• 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.

Preferred

• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.


• Experience with 8D, PFMEA, A3, Pareto, control charts, and root cause analysis.


• Knowledge of electrical equipment at component and system levels.


• Experience with manufacturing test procedures and protocols.