Senior Controls Engineer | Friday Pay & Impact

FRESHPACK; Town of Monticello (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual KPI bonus up to 10%

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance & life

401(k) program

Pay for Performance program

Weekly payday

Job summary

Freshpack, a cheese packaging company, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design, program, and implement control systems for advanced equipment. You will lead automation projects from concept through implementation, collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

You will develop PLC and HMI software, create robust architectures, and ensure safety compliance while mentoring teams and documenting systems for ongoing operations.

Qualifications

• Write, test, and maintain PLCs and HMIs for automated equipment.
• Develop control system architectures to optimize equipment performance.
• Lead automation projects from concept through implementation and training.
• Document code, schematics, manuals, and training guides.

Responsibilities

• Write, test, and maintain PLCs and HMIs for automated equipment, ensuring efficient operation and adherence to project specifications.
• Develop control system architectures, including hardware and software components, to optimize equipment performance.
• Integrate automation solutions with existing and new equipment, collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.
• Conduct testing, debugging, and validation of control and automation systems to ensure reliability and compliance with safety standards.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve system efficiency and functionality through the adoption of the latest technologies and best practices in automation.
• Lead automation projects from concept through implementation.
• Prepare detailed documentation, including code annotations, system schematics, operational manuals, PM's and training guides.
• Provide troubleshooting and technical support for deployed and current systems, including training production and maintenance teams on proper operation and maintenance.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA development

Automation frameworks

Robotics & motion control

Industrial protocols

Python / C / C++ / Java

Electrical schematics CAD

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Automation / Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Mitsubishi PLCs

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Freshpack, a cheese packaging company, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design, program, and implement control systems for advanced equipment. You will lead automation projects from concept through implementation, collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

You will develop PLC and HMI software, create robust architectures, and ensure safety compliance while mentoring teams and documenting systems for ongoing operations.