Senior Controls Engineer - Rockwell PLCs & OEM Leadership

Direct Start

Appleton (WI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Direct Start is seeking a motivated Controls Engineer in Wisconsin to lead and mentor cross-functional teams on industrial control projects. You will design and implement Rockwell Control Logix and Guard Logix PLC solutions and develop HMI interfaces using Studio 5000 ME/SE.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting of Kinetix motion controllers and AC/DC drives, focusing on continuous improvement and reliable system delivery.

Qualifications

  • Proven OEM experience in industrial controls required.
  • Expert-level proficiency with Rockwell Control Logix and Guard Logix PLCs.
  • Strong hands-on experience with HMI Studio 5000 ME and SE platforms.
  • Demonstrated experience with Kinetix motion controllers and AC/DC drives.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor engineering teams on control system projects.
  • Design and implement Rockwell Control Logix and Guard Logix PLC solutions.
  • Develop and optimize HMI interfaces using Studio 5000 ME and SE.
  • Configure and troubleshoot Kinetix motion controllers, AC drives, and DC drives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, efficient control systems.
  • Solve complex technical problems and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

OEM experience
Rockwell Control Logix
Guard Logix PLCs
HMI Studio 5000 ME/SE
Kinetix motion controllers
AC/DC drives
Problem-solving
Communication
Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Rockwell Control Logix
Guard Logix
Studio 5000 ME/SE
Kinetix motion controllers
AC drives
DC drives

Job description

Direct Start is seeking a motivated Controls Engineer in Wisconsin to lead and mentor cross-functional teams on industrial control projects. You will design and implement Rockwell Control Logix and Guard Logix PLC solutions and develop HMI interfaces using Studio 5000 ME/SE.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting of Kinetix motion controllers and AC/DC drives, focusing on continuous improvement and reliable system delivery.

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