ProMach

Aftermarket Electrical Controls Engineer

ProMach$120K — $160K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field, or relevant experience
  • Minimum of 3 years in machine controls or industrial automation
  • Strong command of Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI hardware/software
  • Proficient in PLC/HMI programming, debugging, and troubleshooting
  • Experience with electrical hardware and schematic interpretation (CAD exposure preferred)
  • Preferred experience with troubleshooting automated packaging equipment
  • Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
  • Self-motivated, customer-focused, with independent fieldwork capability

Responsibilities

  • Provide controls and automation support for customer equipment
  • Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and system-level issues both remotely and on-site
  • Assist field service technicians during installations and upgrades
  • Modify and update PLC/HMI programs for enhanced performance
  • Support customers with diagnostics and operational inquiries
  • Collaborate with internal teams to efficiently resolve customer issues
  • Participate in customer validation and on-site commissioning as required
  • Travel to customer sites for troubleshooting and assistance (up to 50%)

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career growth and advancement
  • Open and communicative company culture that values individual initiative
  • Eligible for comprehensive medical/dental/vision programs from day one
  • Life and disability insurance coverage
  • Paid time off programs for work-life balance
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Wellness program initiatives to support health and well-being
Full Job Description
Serpa Packaging Solutions is looking for an Aftermarket Electrical Controls Engineer to support our installed base of automated packaging equipment. As the Aftermarket Electrical Controls Engineer, you'll be a key technical resource for customers, field service technicians, and internal teams - providing controls expertise, troubleshooting, upgrades, and ongoing system improvements. In this role, you will focus on post-installation support, including remote and on-site troubleshooting, controls retrofits, software updates, and customer assistance. The role requires up to 50% travel to customer facilities. When not traveling, the engineer will work from our Visalia, CA office, supporting customers and technicians through phone, email, and internal collaboration.

Great work culture, working environment, career growth opportunities!

If this sounds like you, we want to connect!

Requirements:

  • Provide controls and automation support for existing customer equipment in the field.
  • Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, electrical, and system-level issues remotely and on-site.
  • Support field service technicians during installations, upgrades, retrofits, and repairs.
  • Modify and update PLC/HMI programs to improve performance, reliability, and functionality.
  • Assist customers with system diagnostics, operational questions, and process improvements.
  • Support Aftermarket upgrades, retrofits, rebuilds, and controls modernization projects.
  • Review electrical schematics and documentation to support troubleshooting and modifications.
  • Collaborate with engineering, service, and sales teams to resolve customer issues efficiently.
  • Participate in customer validation, acceptance testing, and on-site commissioning as needed.
  • Travel to customer facilities for service, troubleshooting, and support (up to 50%).


Desired Requirements:

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, a related field or relevant experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in machine controls or industrial automation.
  • Strong experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs (hardware and software).
  • PLC and HMI programming, debugging, and troubleshooting experience.
  • Electrical hardware and schematic interpretation experience (CAD exposure preferred).
  • Experience supporting or troubleshooting automated packaging equipment preferred.
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to work cross-functionally with technicians and engineers.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, customer-focused, and comfortable working independently in the field.


What's in it for you?

There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.

In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. The education and experience you bring to a role with us matters. Placement within our salary range is determined based upon years of directly relatable experience for your position. These components, along with local and national compensation survey data, contribute to deciding a candidate's potential starting rate of pay.

Total compensation includes your pay, potential short-term incentive opportunities, comprehensive medical/dental/vision programs, as well as life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off programs, a retirement savings plan with a company match, and a wellness program. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits - you are eligible on your first day of employment! Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges. Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges.

Base Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000

Serpa has a track record of 41 years of strong economy proof Industries. We are known for our high quality and customized end-of-the-line machinery.

Packaging Industries Markets:

  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Food & Beverage
  • Household
  • Tobacco
  • Pet Food
  • Dairy


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About ProMach

ProMach is a provider of packaging machinery and integrated packaging solutions. The company designs, manufactures, and integrates packaging solutions for a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods. ProMach was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Covington, Kentucky. The company has over 30 manufacturing facilities and more than 5,000 employees worldwide.
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