Controls Engineer
- $95,000 - $120,000
- Fairwater, WI
A bit about us:
Based in Fond du Lac, WI we are a third-generation, family-owned company that serves the food, dairy, and beverage industries. For fifty years, we have grown by offering the food and dairy industry quality processing equipment and services. Our goal is to provide equipment, products and customer support of the highest quality. We strive to develop long-term partnerships with suppliers that support our total commitment to our customers, employees, and community.
If you are a Controls Engineer, then please read on….
If you are a Controls Engineer, then please read on….
Why join us?
- Stability & Growth: The company has demonstrated consistent growth and demand across its product lines, offering long-term career stability.
- Engineering-Focused Culture: Employees work on custom-designed systems with a strong emphasis on quality, precision, and continuous improvement.
- Competitive Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, paid time off, educational reimbursement, and a temperature-controlled shop environment.
Job Details
Role Summary
The Controls Engineer will be responsible for designing, programming, and commissioning automation systems for custom food processing equipment. This includes integration of PLCs, HMIs, and machine vision systems with robotic and mechanical components.
Key Responsibilities
The Controls Engineer will be responsible for designing, programming, and commissioning automation systems for custom food processing equipment. This includes integration of PLCs, HMIs, and machine vision systems with robotic and mechanical components.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement PLC logic using platforms such as Allen-Bradley and Siemens
- Design and configure HMI interfaces for operator control and diagnostics.
- Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure seamless system integration.
- Support commissioning and troubleshooting of automated systems both in-house and at customer sites.
- Maintain documentation for controls architecture, wiring diagrams, and software versions.
- Integrate machine vision systems and support data acquisition for quality control.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering.
- Proficiency in PLC programming and HMI development.
- Experience with machine vision, robotics, and motion control systems is a plus.
- Willingness to travel regionally for system commissioning (typically 15–20%).
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