Senior Automation Controls Engineer

ALKAR Inc.

Town of Lodi (WI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

ALKAR Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design advanced automation control systems across engineering, manufacturing, and field service. The role emphasizes a strong technical background, versatility, and a drive to grow with a company that's innovating after 60+ years.

You will lead control scope for complex equipment, program PLC/HMI using Rockwell platforms, define strategies and deliverables, mentor engineers, and support startups with occasional travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years designing and programming industrial control systems for automated machinery, OEM equipment, or systems-integration projects.
  • Proficiency with Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLC and HMI platforms; Siemens experience is a plus.
  • Experience with process control, VFDs, servo motion, safety PLCs, instrumentation, and multi-system integration.
  • Ability to read, create, and review electrical schematics and technical controls documentation.
  • Ability to manage several active projects while communicating priorities, risks, and technical decisions clearly.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the controls scope for complex equipment projects from initial requirements and system architecture through programming, testing, commissioning, and customer acceptance.
  • Design and program PLC and HMI applications using Rockwell Automation platforms, including ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk View.
  • Define control strategies, documentation, and project deliverables.
  • Serve as a senior technical resource for difficult troubleshooting, root-cause investigation, and resolution of controls issues in the factory, remotely, and at customer sites.
  • Review electrical schematics, panel designs, controls documentation, and code for safety, accuracy, maintainability, and compliance with project requirements.
  • Improve programming standards, reusable code, system architecture, version control, documentation, and commissioning practices across the Controls team.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to controls engineers, electrical designers, technicians, manufacturing personnel, and field-service personnel.
  • Support customer startups and commissioning, with travel generally limited to up to 10%.

Skills

Rockwell/AB PLC & HMI
Siemens
Process control
VFDs
Servo motion
Electrical schematics
Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in engineering

Tools

Studio 5000
FactoryTalk View
ControlLogix/CompactLogix

Job description

ALKAR Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design advanced automation control systems across engineering, manufacturing, and field service. The role emphasizes a strong technical background, versatility, and a drive to grow with a company that's innovating after 60+ years.

You will lead control scope for complex equipment, program PLC/HMI using Rockwell platforms, define strategies and deliverables, mentor engineers, and support startups with occasional travel up to 10%.

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