Senior Controls Engineer - Brightpath Associates LLC : Job Details

Job Title: Senior Controls Engineer

Location: Shawano, WI

Duration: Full Time

Job Description:

The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining systems that support both hardware and software aspects of motion control, SCADA, and automation projects. This role will collaborate closely with the maintenance and operations teams to enhance safety protocols, minimize downtime, and drive business advancement through modernization and digitization initiatives.

Job Details:

• Location: Shawano WI (relocation benefits within the US available)
• Schedule: Onsite, First shift
• Travel: Up to 5%

Key Responsibilities:

• Solve complex control engineering challenges and program using various styles (e.g., ladder logic, structured text)
• Communicate design standards, implementation strategies, and best practices to partners
• Maintain proper documentation of technology platforms and collaborate with teams to reduce downtime
• Design, select, manage, program, and commission automation equipment to improve systems
• Implement Advanced Process Control Systems and debug PLC programs; interface control systems with HMI, MES, and SQL database systems
• Identify opportunities to enhance safety, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve quality
• Mentor and train others to improve safety, reduce downtime, and expand off-hour support resources
• Assist in troubleshooting when issues are escalated

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) or commensurate experience
• Five plus years of professional experience with automation and control systems design
• High level of proficiency working with PLC Hardware, PLC programming, automation controls, and Control Systems
• Ability to contribute on large scale projects
• Knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric code, UL508A)
• Knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI B11/RIA 15, OSHA)
• Good working knowledge of CAD for updating and creating electrical drawings
• Applicable knowledge of HMI and programming languages
• US Citizen or Green Card Holder

“Nice to Have” Experience:

• Experience with multiple PLC languages
• Experience in Power Systems and Power Electronics
• Proficiency programming and tuning variable frequency drives
• Steel plant or similar industrial experience
• Experience in fast-paced iterative design and manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of Industrial Ethernet networks, Wireless Networks, and field bus networking
• Experience with motion control systems consisting of motors, drives, and encoders
• Knowledge of cyber-security protocols and methods to ensure systems are secure and protected