Control System Engineer

Job Title

Key Responsibilities:

Controls Design & Programming

Design, program, and maintain PLC, HMI, and control systems for manufacturing equipment and smoker products

Develop control logic for temperature regulation, airflow, combustion, and safety interlocks

Create and maintain electrical schematics, I/O lists, and control documentation

Manufacturing & Production Support

Provide hands-on troubleshooting support for production line control systems

Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, and automation issues impacting throughput and quality

Support commissioning and startup of new equipment and production lines

Product & Process Development

Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams during new product introduction (NPI)

Support integration of sensors, motors, actuators, and communication protocols

Assist in the development and testing of embedded control systems for smoker products

Testing, Validation & Safety

Support functional testing, validation, and verification of control systems

Ensure systems comply with applicable electrical and safety standards

Implement safe machine control practices, including emergency stops and fault detection

Continuous Improvement & Documentation

Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, efficiency, and performance

Support engineering change orders (ECOs) related to controls and electrical systems

Maintain accurate documentation, software version control, and backups

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work with maintenance, IT, and operations teams to support automation infrastructure

Communicate with vendors and integrators for equipment and control system support

Provide training and guidance to technicians and operators as needed

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field

3–7+ years of experience in controls or automation engineering within a manufacturing environment

Experience with thermal control systems, motors, and industrial sensors preferred

Technical Skills

PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms)

HMI development and troubleshooting

Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, etc.)

Ability to read and create electrical schematics and panel layouts

Familiarity with safety standards and machine controls

Soft Skills

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Effective communication across engineering, operations, and maintenance teams

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

Hands-on, solution-oriented mindset