Senior Controls Engineer - Manufacturing Automation

PS Seasoning; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company located in Wisconsin seeks an Automation Engineer to design and maintain PLC and HMI systems for equipment. The role includes troubleshooting production line issues, collaborating on new product introduction, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 3–7+ years of relevant experience are required. Strong communication and troubleshooting skills are essential, along with knowledge of PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and industrial communication protocols.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience in controls or automation engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with thermal control systems, motors, and industrial sensors preferred.
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics and panel layouts.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and maintain PLC, HMI, and control systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting support for production line control systems.
• Support functional testing and validation of control systems.

Skills

PLC programming experience

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Effective communication across teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Job description

A food manufacturing company located in Wisconsin seeks an Automation Engineer to design and maintain PLC and HMI systems for equipment. The role includes troubleshooting production line issues, collaborating on new product introduction, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 3–7+ years of relevant experience are required. Strong communication and troubleshooting skills are essential, along with knowledge of PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and industrial communication protocols.