Controls / Automation Engineer

GPAC - Sussex, WI

Full-time

Sussex, WI

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

As a Controls Engineer, you will be part of a growth-oriented organization that values a friendly and open-minded workplace. This role involves designing, implementing, and configuring automation systems, upgrading older machinery, and enhancing existing manufacturing lines across various industries. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, enjoys working in a team environment, and takes personal responsibility for their success.

Responsibilities

• Conduct customer requirement reviews addressing overall specifications, component selection, machine control layouts, and programming PLC and HMI to meet customer specifications.
• Implement a complete software solution including PLC, HMI, and other 3rd party devices programming from controls specifications and drawings.
• Perform software installation, I/O testing, and debugging of PLC and HMI software.
• Participate in product and system design reviews, machine testing, installation, and start-up.
• Design and develop electrical control systems that will interface with process manufacturing equipment and devices.

Requirements

• BS EE Degree or proven equivalent electrical/electronic control experience (not required but is a plus).
• 2 years of experience with industrial electrical/machine control system design.
• Experience in Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI programming and products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to represent the company in a professional manner.
• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills.
• Possess both electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Process Control equipment experience.
• Ability to work with other engineering and manufacturing personnel to resolve problems on the plant floor.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of VFDs and coordinated drive systems (AB PowerFlex, Siemens, etc.).
• Knowledge of motion control systems, including servo applications.
• Advanced knowledge of PLC programming: Rockwell Automation RS Logix 500, RS Logix 5000, Studio 5000, Connected Components Workbench (Siemens S7, PCS7 or others is a plus).
• Knowledge of network and communication protocols.
• Knowledge of HMI systems: Rockwell Automation Factory Talk View Studio SE/ME (Siemens WinCC, Wonderware InTouch or others is a plus).
• Experience in designing systems to latest safety standards.
• Experience in vision systems is a plus.
• Experience in robot programming is a plus.

Benefits

• Friendly and open-minded workplace culture.
• Encouragement for employees to share ideas and strive for their fullest potential.