Senior Controls Engineer

Charter Automotive; Shawano (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to join their family-oriented team. This role is pivotal in developing and maintaining automation systems, enhancing safety protocols, and driving modernization initiatives. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you will engage in complex control engineering challenges while mentoring others. The company values personal connections and offers opportunities for career advancement, making it an ideal environment for those eager to make a significant impact in the field of automation and control systems.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with automation and control systems design.
• High proficiency in PLC hardware and programming.
• Knowledge of safety and electrical standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain systems for motion control and automation projects.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance safety protocols and reduce downtime.
• Mentor others to improve safety and expand support resources.

Skills

PLC Programming

Automation Controls

Control Systems Design

Electrical Standards Knowledge

HMI Programming

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Tools

CAD Software

PLC Hardware

Variable Frequency Drives

Job description

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!

We are hiring a Senior Controls Engineer!

About Charter Aarrowcast:

Charter Aarrowcast is a leading provider of innovative cast metal solutions. Charter Aarrowcast produces ductile and gray iron castings for customers in various industries. From government and defense customers to agricultural and heavy truck equipment manufacturers, and an array of companies who need pumps, valves and compressors, Charter Aarrowcast is a member of the Charter Manufacturingfamily of companies.

Job Summary:

The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining systems that support both hardware and software aspects of motion control, SCADA, and automation projects. This role will collaborate closely with the maintenance and operations teams to enhance safety protocols, minimize downtime, and drive business advancement through modernization and digitization initiatives.

Location: Shawano WI (relocation benefits within the US available)

Schedule: Onsite, First shift

Travel: Up to 5%

Key Responsibilities:

Solve complex control engineering challenges and program using various styles (e.g., ladder logic, structured text)

Communicate design standards, implementation strategies, and best practices to partners

Maintain proper documentation of technology platforms and collaborate with teams to reduce downtime

Design, select, manage, program, and commission automation equipment to improve systems

Implement Advanced Process Control Systems and debug PLC programs; interface control systems with HMI, MES, and SQL database systems

Identify opportunities to enhance safety, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve quality

Mentor and train others to improve safety, reduce downtime, and expand off-hour support resources

Assist in troubleshooting when issues are escalated

What You Will Need:

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) or commensurate experience

Five plus years of professional experience with automation and control systems design

High level of proficiency working with PLC Hardware, PLC programming, automation controls, and Control Systems

Ability to contribute on large scale projects.

Knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric code, UL508A)

Knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI B11/RIA 15, OSHA)

Good working knowledge of CAD for updating and creating electrical drawings

Applicable knowledge of HMI and programming languages

“Nice to Have” Experience:

Experience with multiple PLC languages

Experience in Power Systems and Power Electronics.

Proficiency programming and tuning variable frequency drives

Steel plant or similar industrial experience

Experience in fast-paced iterative design and manufacturing environments

Knowledge of Industrial Ethernet networks, Wireless Networks, and field bus networking.

Experience with motion control systems consisting of motors, drives, and encoders

Knowledge of cyber-security protocols and methods to ensure systems are secure and protected

Why do Charter Engineers work here?

Our family culture fosters positive personal connections, and you'll have opportunities for career advancement through classes and training. Employees appreciate working on meaningful projects that push their critical thinking and benefit from innovation fueled by continual reinvestment.

Join us to tailor your career path and make a significant impact. Apply today!

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We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).

OUR STORY

Charter Manufacturing is a family-owned group of diversified metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936 and headquartered in Mequon, Wis.

Our will to grow drives our success. It is fueled by a team of respected and dedicated employees committed to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family.

WE ARE INVESTED IN YOU

When you work at Charter Manufacturing you’re part of a four-generation family business. That means, you’re not just an employee, you’re one of our family members.

We believe in mutual trust. Employees are respected and empowered to explore new and better ways to impact the success of the company. Employees, at every level, are valued for their motivation to deliver the best products and service.

We are in this together. Charter has a thriving team environment. Part of being a family means we collaborate, learn, thrive and benefit – together.

We are committed to your future. The forward thinking and enthusiasm from our team drives us to create resources and opportunities for employees to learn, develop and create their own future.

We celebrate you. We are successful because of our employees — and their great work doesn’t go unnoticed. We recognize and reward our employees for their contributions.

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