Senior Controls Engineer: PLCs, HMI & Automation

MasterBrand, Inc.; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC in Goshen, Indiana is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join our onsite team. You will help the plant succeed in daily operations, troubleshoot, support data and systems integration, capital projects, and training for technical personnel.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering and at least 5 years of PLC/SCADA experience with major vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in controls engineering (VFDs, PLCs, HMIs).
• Proficient in programming PLCs from major manufacturers (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider).
• Experience with VFD configuration and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with HMI software (Wonderware, FactoryTalk, Ignition).
• Strong understanding of automation protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain control systems for production equipment and automated processes.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs using Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagram.
• Work with RFID labels and data integration across the site.
• Improve Operator Interface of processes, including HMIs and data screens.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software teams to deliver automation solutions.
• Provide training and technical support during installation and commissioning.

Skills

VFDs

PLCs

HMI systems

Ladder Logic

Structured Text

Function Block Diagram

RFID data integration

SQL databases

data collection

communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Controls Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Schneider Electric PLCs

Wonderware

FactoryTalk

Ignition

Job description

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC in Goshen, Indiana is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join our onsite team. You will help the plant succeed in daily operations, troubleshoot, support data and systems integration, capital projects, and training for technical personnel.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering and at least 5 years of PLC/SCADA experience with major vendors.