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%.