Senior CNC Controls Engineer – PLC & Automation Expert

Energy Jobline ZR; Deerfield (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Safe harbor 401k

10 holidays

Vacation

Great working environment

Job summary

MPI engineered Technologies, a US-owned precision metal fabrication company, is seeking an energetic Controls Engineer for its Deerfield, WI location. The role focuses on PLC programming, Rockwell and Siemens platforms, and mentoring maintenance staff.

You will troubleshoot, program, and optimize automated production controls, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficient operations across multiple systems. A strong engineering degree and extensive experience are required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience designing and programming industrial control systems for automated machinery, OEM equipment, or systems-integration projects.
• Strong proficiency with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI platforms; Siemens experience is beneficial but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop, debug, and commission complete control systems—not only modify existing programs.
• Strong understanding of industrial networks and communication protocols, particularly EtherNet/IP.
• 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.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in an engineering-related discipline, or equivalent technical training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior electrical resource for difficult troubleshooting, root-cause investigation, and resolution of controls issues on the production floor.
• 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 electrical guidance and mentorship to millwrights and mechanical maintenance staff.
• Maintain, and troubleshoot PLC programs using Rockwell and Siemens Automation
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation system issues in a timely manner to minimize production downtime.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

EtherNet/IP

Industrial networks

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

Job description

MPI engineered Technologies, a US-owned precision metal fabrication company, is seeking an energetic Controls Engineer for its Deerfield, WI location. The role focuses on PLC programming, Rockwell and Siemens platforms, and mentoring maintenance staff.

You will troubleshoot, program, and optimize automated production controls, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficient operations across multiple systems. A strong engineering degree and extensive experience are required.