Senior Controls Engineer: Packaging Automation Leader

Automationtechies; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Automationtechies is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer – Packaging Automation to lead design, development, and commissioning of advanced control systems for custom packaging machinery.

You will program PLCs and HMIs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), develop control strategies, test on the production floor, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating across engineering and project teams. Domestic travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of controls engineering experience in industrial automation/manufacturing.
• Strong PLC programming experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens or similar platforms.
• Experience developing HMI applications.
• Solid understanding of PID control, motion control, and machine automation.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus or similar.
• Hands-on experience integrating and troubleshooting industrial control systems.
• Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, ANSI, UL508A, or related electrical standards.
• Ability to travel up to 25% throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement PLC and HMI control systems for custom automated machinery.
• Develop control strategies that meet customer and project requirements.
• Program PLCs, HMIs, and industrial control devices using industry-standard programming languages.
• Test, commission, troubleshoot, and optimize automation systems.
• Integrate hardware and software components for reliable machine operation.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, assembly, and project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor junior controls engineers and provide technical leadership.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and evaluate emerging automation technologies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

HMI software

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

Profibus

Job description

Automationtechies is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer – Packaging Automation to lead design, development, and commissioning of advanced control systems for custom packaging machinery.

You will program PLCs and HMIs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), develop control strategies, test on the production floor, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating across engineering and project teams. Domestic travel up to 25% is required.