Plant Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer Waukesha, WI | Entry Level | Up to 50% Travel Launch Your Career in Industrial Automation Are you ready to turn your engineering education into hands-on experience with real-world automation systems? Our client is looking for an Entry Level Controls Engineer to join its Engineering Team in Waukesha, WI. This is an opportunity to learn from experienced engineers while working on automated food and beverage processing and blending equipment. You’ll gain experience designing, programming, testing, troubleshooting, and supporting industrial control systems while developing the skills needed to build a career in controls engineering. Assist with the design and implementation of PLC and HMI control systems Support electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and process flow diagrams Program and support PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs Work with control panels and field devices Help develop functional narratives, manuals, and startup procedures Participate in in-house testing and customer acceptance testing Travel to customer sites throughout North America, up to 50% Support equipment startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning Help train customer maintenance and operations personnel Work with engineering, production, and service teams Participate in automation and continuous improvement projects Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field , or currently completing your degree ~0–2 years of controls or control systems engineering experience ~ Internship, co-op, manufacturing, or process industry experience is a plus ~ Coursework or hands-on experience with PLC programming and HMI development ~ Exposure to Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Ignition, or similar platforms ~ Interest in industrial automation, electrical systems, and controls ~ Ability to travel up to 50%, primarily throughout North America Build Your Future in Controls Engineering This is a great opportunity for an engineer looking to get beyond the classroom and develop hands-on experience with PLC programming, HMI systems, electrical controls, automation, commissioning, and troubleshooting . If you’re ready to start your career and grow your controls engineering skills, apply today! Hiring company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.