Controls Engineer

Job Description

This rapidly growing company is seeking a Controls Engineer to own the full lifecycle of industrial control systems. This is a design-heavy position - you’ll spend most of your time on hardware architecture, schematic development, panel layouts, and component specification, with PLC and HMI programming as a strong secondary focus.


What You’ll Do:

• Develop hardware architecture, panel layouts, and wiring schematics using AutoCAD Electrical
• Specify PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, and perform load calculations and VFD sizing
• Design control system interfaces for new equipment and existing/third-party machines
• Program Allen-Bradley CompactLogix / ControlLogix (Studio 5000), FactoryTalk View, Siemens TIA Portal, and Codesys platforms
• Support Fanuc robot integration (TP / Karel)
• Lead commissioning, system testing, debug, and startup validation at our facility and customer sites
• Collaborate daily with mechanical engineers, robot programmers, and project managers

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong experience in industrial control system design and electrical engineering
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, Rockwell Automation platforms, and industrial networking (EtherNet/IP)
• Hands-on troubleshooting and commissioning skills
• Familiarity with machinery safety standards (ANSI B11, ISO 13849, NFPA 79, UL 508A)
• A collaborative mindset and desire to grow - no degree required . We hire based on ability and potential.

Travel is infrequent and limited to customer sites in Wisconsin and surrounding states.


If you would like to learn more about additional opportunities, contact Matt McDaris directly by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Resumes may confidentially be sent to View email address on click.appcast.io


Must be eligible to work in the United States without restriction and without the need for current or future sponsorship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.