Controls Engineer

IQ Resource Group

$80K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of experience with Rockwell ControlLogix & GuardLogix PLCs, HMIs, Kinetix motion controllers, and AC & DC drives
  • Technical degree in a relevant field
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities
  • Willingness to travel 15-20% for equipment startup support

Responsibilities

  • Manage projects from conception to startup while ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Collaborate with teams to define and adapt project scopes
  • Drive schedules and coordinate with design and construction teams
  • Develop and program custom PLCs, Servos, and HMIs
  • Utilize existing code and create new programs as needed
  • Guide Electro-Mechanical Technicians during equipment builds
  • Develop operational and training documentation
  • Participate in equipment startup and testing at customer locations

Benefits

  • Direct hire position that fosters long-term employment
  • Standard work hours from Monday to Friday with a consistent schedule
  • Opportunity to collaborate on diverse projects and technologies
  • Involvement in equipment startup, enhancing hands-on experience
  • Participate in research and development initiatives for innovation
Full Job Description
Job Details

IQ Resource Group is hiring a Controls Engineer in Neenah, WI. This position is Direct Hire!

Pay: $80-120k/year
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-3:30pm
Responsibilities
  • Manage assigned projects from concept through manufacturing, testing, and startup while meeting customer expectations and project timelines
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams to define project scope and manage changes as needed
  • Drive project schedules and coordinate with design and construction teams to maintain milestones
  • Develop and program PLCs, Servos, and HMIs for custom equipment
  • Utilize existing code when applicable while also developing programs from scratch
  • Provide direction to Electro-Mechanical Technicians and Electrical Assemblers during equipment build phases
  • Develop basic operational and training documentation
  • Participate in equipment startup, factory acceptance testing (FAT/VAT), and customer inspections
  • Support and/or lead onsite equipment startup at customer facilities
Additional Responsibilities
  • Create bills of materials (BOMs) and assist with parts ordering
  • Create or modify ACAD Electrical drawings and schematics
  • Assist Sales and Applications teams with controls-related project scope
  • Support estimating efforts for controls projects
  • Participate in research and development initiatives as needed
Qualifications

Required:
  • 2-5 years of experience designing, programming, and implementing:
    • Rockwell ControlLogix & GuardLogix PLCs
    • HMIs (Studio 5000 ME with some SE knowledge)
    • Kinetix motion controllers and drives
    • AC & DC drives
  • Technical degree
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage changing deadlines
  • Ability and willingness to travel approximately 15-20% for equipment startup support

Preferred:
  • Experience with non-Rockwell software and components
  • Basic ACAD or ACAD Electrical experience
  • Experience with MDR conveying system software

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