{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5725fc114e9f9712b0e7cfef","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5725fc114e9f9712b0e7cfef","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5725fc114e9f9712b0e7cfef","title":"Controls Systems Engineer","description":"Salary : $120,000 — $140,000\nBonus : Discretionary\nJob Description\nThe Controls Systems Engineer plays a pivotal role in designing, developing, and implementing machine and process control systems within extrusion plastics, and converting. This position supports customers with solutions in motion control, web handling, and converting equipment. The engineer works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure systems are safe, efficient, and aligned with customer expectations. Because of our focus on families and the proximity of our customers, travel is much lower than similar roles at other companies.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nConsistent delivery of a positive customer experience as evident through customer request for your specific service and top scores on customer surveys\nPrioritizes work schedule effectively.\nCommunicates openly with customers in an effective, positive manner.\nAssist project managers from inception to installation and customer acceptance.\nMaintain cost and schedule tracking of projects against quoted price and delivery.\nDevelop and maintain project milestones, parts lists and ordering, and electrical schematics.\nProvide communication to customers, panel shop employees, the account manager, and other team members.\nLead and/or support start-up of systems in the shop and at the customer site.\nPerform programming and development of PLC, temperature controls systems, drive systems, and HMI systems.\nAct as a leader in an area of technology used by the company.\nCapable of leading the training classes offered to customers of our Company in their area of expertise.\nWillingness to assist our Company’s associates.\nAccountable to committed tasks.\nContribute to a positive P&L statement.\nParticipate in after-hours and be on-call 2-3 weeks per year.\nOther duties as assigned.\nCompetencies\nCognitive Skills:\nInterpretation of Written Information\nWorking Memory – Ability to recall stored, visual images or verbal information\nDecision Making – Gathering facts, analysis and producing a final choice\nProblem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions and works well individually and in group problem solving situations\nBusiness Acumen:\nBasic Financial Knowledge and Mathematical Abilities (Markup, Margin, Discounts)\nWriting Skills (service reports, E-mail, etc.)\nLeadership:\nFoster Open Communications\nMeet Customer Needs\nPromote Teamwork\nThink Creatively\nShow Drive and Initiative\nExcellent Time Management Skills\nEmotional Intelligence\nFunctional Technical Skills:\nThe Controls Systems Engineer should have exposure to the following disciplines:\nRockwell Automation PLCs (ControlLogix, SLC, PLC5, CompactLogix)\nSiemens Automation PLCs (S7)\nSSD Drive Systems\nRockwell Powerflex Drive Systems\nSCADA/HMI Applications (Wonderware, Ignition, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Red Lion Crimson)\nEurotherm and RKC Controllers\nCAD Development Software (AutoCAD/ePlan)\nSystem troubleshooting and problem solving.\nIndustry Standards (NEC, NFPA 79, NFPA 70, UL, ANSI)\nCode development and interface with automation equipment\nEngineering Skills Include:\nProject Management\nPLC Programming/Design\nHMI Programming/Design\nTemperature Controls\nCode Development/Programming from scratch\nMinimum Qualifications\nEducation:\nTwo-year Degree or equivalent combination of education\nExperience in automation or motion control\nExperience and/or Training:\nMinimum of 3 years related experience\nKnowledge of mechanical and electrical components\nStrong Communication skills (listening, questioning, speaking)\nTime Management skills\nExperience working with customers and vendors\nLicenses/Certificates: N/A\nTechnology/Equipment\nComputing/Software Skills including:\nMicrosoft Office Suite\nElectrical design software\nPreferred Qualifications\nEducation:\nFour year Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or equivalent.\nExperience and/or Training:\n10+ years related experience\nStrong Communication skills (listening, questioning, speaking)\nTime Management skills\nExperience working with customers and vendors\nExperience managing projects and/or mentoring other engineers\nLicenses/Certificates: N/A\nTechnology/Equipment:\nComputing/Software Skills including:\nMicrosoft Office Suite\nAutoCAD\nEplan\nSolidworks\nPhysical and Mental Demands\nSit or stand for extended periods of time.\nSpeak and hear communications.\nOccasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.\nOccasional travel (local, national, international) is required.\nMay be required to work hours outside of the typical 7:30a.m. – 4:30 p.m. day., and on-call on nights and weekends (2 – 3 per year).\nWorking Environment\nThe noise level in the work environment is from moderate to loud. Travel is approximately 25-30% (breakdown of 60% Midwest, 40% Nationwide). Occasional remote work may be an option for this position. 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This position supports customers with solutions in motion control, web handling, and converting equipment. The engineer works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure systems are safe, efficient, and aligned with customer expectations. Because of our focus on families and the proximity of our customers, travel is much lower than similar roles at other companies.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nConsistent delivery of a positive customer experience as evident through customer request for your specific service and top scores on customer surveys\nPrioritizes work schedule effectively.\nCommunicates openly with customers in an effective, positive manner.\nAssist project managers from inception to installation and customer acceptance.\nMaintain cost and schedule tracking of projects against quoted price and delivery.\nDevelop and maintain project milestones, parts lists and ordering, and electrical schematics.\nProvide communication to customers, panel shop employees, the account manager, and other team members.\nLead and/or support start-up of systems in the shop and at the customer site.\nPerform programming and development of PLC, temperature controls systems, drive systems, and HMI systems.\nAct as a leader in an area of technology used by the company.\nCapable of leading the training classes offered to customers of our Company in their area of expertise.\nWillingness to assist our Company’s associates.\nAccountable to committed tasks.\nContribute to a positive P&L statement.\nParticipate in after-hours and be on-call 2-3 weeks per year.\nOther duties as assigned.\nCompetencies\nCognitive Skills:\nInterpretation of Written Information\nWorking Memory – Ability to recall stored, visual images or verbal information\nDecision Making – Gathering facts, analysis and producing a final choice\nProblem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions and works well individually and in group problem solving situations\nBusiness Acumen:\nBasic Financial Knowledge and Mathematical Abilities (Markup, Margin, Discounts)\nWriting Skills (service reports, E-mail, etc.)\nLeadership:\nFoster Open Communications\nMeet Customer Needs\nPromote Teamwork\nThink Creatively\nShow Drive and Initiative\nExcellent Time Management Skills\nEmotional Intelligence\nFunctional Technical Skills:\nThe Controls Systems Engineer should have exposure to the following disciplines:\nRockwell Automation PLCs (ControlLogix, SLC, PLC5, CompactLogix)\nSiemens Automation PLCs (S7)\nSSD Drive Systems\nRockwell Powerflex Drive Systems\nSCADA/HMI Applications (Wonderware, Ignition, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Red Lion Crimson)\nEurotherm and RKC Controllers\nCAD Development Software (AutoCAD/ePlan)\nSystem troubleshooting and problem solving.\nIndustry Standards (NEC, NFPA 79, NFPA 70, UL, ANSI)\nCode development and interface with automation equipment\nEngineering Skills Include:\nProject Management\nPLC Programming/Design\nHMI Programming/Design\nTemperature Controls\nCode Development/Programming from scratch\nMinimum Qualifications\nEducation:\nTwo-year Degree or equivalent combination of education\nExperience in automation or motion control\nExperience and/or Training:\nMinimum of 3 years related experience\nKnowledge of mechanical and electrical components\nStrong Communication skills (listening, questioning, speaking)\nTime Management skills\nExperience working with customers and vendors\nLicenses/Certificates: N/A\nTechnology/Equipment\nComputing/Software Skills including:\nMicrosoft Office Suite\nElectrical design software\nPreferred Qualifications\nEducation:\nFour year Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or equivalent.\nExperience and/or Training:\n10+ years related experience\nStrong Communication skills (listening, questioning, speaking)\nTime Management skills\nExperience working with customers and vendors\nExperience managing projects and/or mentoring other engineers\nLicenses/Certificates: N/A\nTechnology/Equipment:\nComputing/Software Skills including:\nMicrosoft Office Suite\nAutoCAD\nEplan\nSolidworks\nPhysical and Mental Demands\nSit or stand for extended periods of time.\nSpeak and hear communications.\nOccasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.\nOccasional travel (local, national, international) is required.\nMay be required to work hours outside of the typical 7:30a.m. – 4:30 p.m. day., and on-call on nights and weekends (2 – 3 per year).\nWorking Environment\nThe noise level in the work environment is from moderate to loud. Travel is approximately 25-30% (breakdown of 60% Midwest, 40% Nationwide). Occasional remote work may be an option for this position. May be required to work hours outside of the typical 7:30-4:30 day.","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:46:32.585Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:46:32.585Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Integress","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Appleton","addressRegion":"WI","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"5725fc114e9f9712b0e7cfef"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5725fc114e9f9712b0e7cfef"}}