About this opportunity
Automationtechies lists this Control Engineer opportunity in waukesha, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
What You’ll Do
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
Troubleshoot control system issues with support from senior engineers
Collaborate with senior engineers and build your technical expertise
Participate in automation and continuous improvement projects
What You Bring
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
Basic understanding of PID control and feedback systems
Interest in industrial automation, electrical systems, and controls
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Willingness to learn and work alongside experienced engineers
Ability to travel up to 50%, primarily throughout North America
Experience with Ethernet/IP, IO-Link, AS-i, NEC, NFPA, ANSI, or UL508A is a plus, but not required.
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!
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. Hiring company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Who can apply
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