Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Controls Engineer – Direct Hire
Location: Sturtevant, WI
Salary: Up to $100,000

We’re working with a well-established manufacturer that designs and builds highly automated production equipment used across multiple industrial applications. Their focus is on developing custom machinery and continuously improving automation within their facility—making this a hands-on, high-impact engineering role.

This is a direct hire opportunity offering long-term stability, strong technical exposure, and the ability to work closely with both engineering and production teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Program, troubleshoot, and debug PLCs and HMIs on automated manufacturing equipment
• Support new equipment builds, system upgrades, and retrofits
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on production machinery
• Work with electrical schematics and drawings (AutoCAD Electrical)
• Assist with commissioning and startup of equipment
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve system performance and reliability
• Provide technical support to maintenance and production teams

Travel is listed at up to 25%, but in reality, travel is minimal and rarely required.

What You Need (Must-Haves)

• 3–5 years of PLC programming experience
• Strong experience with Allen Bradley PLC & HMI programming (Studio 5000 / FactoryTalk)
• Electrical circuit troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read and work with AutoCAD Electrical drawings

What Stands Out

• Experience working in a manufacturing or automated equipment environment
• Hands-on mindset with strong problem-solving ability
• Exposure to drives, servos, or industrial networks is a plus

Why This Role

• Direct hire with competitive compensation (up to $100K)
• Stable company with ongoing investment in automation and technology
• Opportunity to work on both new development and continuous improvement projects
• Minimal travel despite what’s listed

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.