Controls Engineer – Waukesha, WI

Controls Engineer

📍 Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin
🏭 Manufacturing Environment
💼 Full-Time | Onsite
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available (Current or Future Sponsorship Not Supported)

Overview

A global manufacturing leader is seeking a Controls Engineer to support plant operations through the design, development, implementation, and troubleshooting of automated manufacturing and testing systems.

This role is ideal for an experienced controls professional who can independently design PLC systems from scratch, support production equipment, develop testing solutions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Controls & Automation Engineering

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems.

• Develop testing protocols, data collection programs, and test equipment specifications.

• Support production equipment, electrical systems, and automated test platforms.

• Develop interfaces between SQL databases and production systems.

• Support installation, validation, commissioning, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.

Manufacturing Support

• Troubleshoot equipment and controls issues to minimize downtime.

• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Support continuous improvement, Lean, and Six Sigma initiatives.

• Identify and implement process improvements to improve productivity and quality.

Project Engineering

• Lead or support capital equipment projects.

• Develop Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs).

• Create project goals, budgets, schedules, and work breakdown structures.

• Support change management initiatives using structured methodologies such as ADKAR.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and electrical safety requirements.

• Identify and mitigate safety risks associated with testing and manufacturing equipment.

• Promote a zero-incident safety culture.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of Controls Engineering or Test Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience designing PLC systems from the ground up.

• Experience supporting automated production and testing equipment.

Technical Skills

• PLC Programming

• HMI Programming

• SQL Database Integration

• Rockwell Automation Software:

• RSLogix 5

• RSLogix 500

• RSLogix 5000

• Studio 5000

• FactoryTalk View ME

• FactoryTalk View SE

• Visual Basic / Visual Studio

• Microsoft Applications

Must-Have Requirements

✔ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
✔ 5+ Years Controls/Test Engineering Experience
✔ Ability to Design PLC Systems from Scratch
✔ Rockwell Automation Software Experience
✔ PLC & HMI Programming Experience
✔ Understanding of Safety Systems Design
✔ Experience Supporting Manufacturing Equipment & Test Systems
✔ No Current or Future Sponsorship Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• NI LabVIEW

• NI TestStand

• Ignition (SCADA)

• Lean Manufacturing

• Six Sigma Methodologies

• Root Cause Analysis (8D, PFMEA, A3, Pareto, Control Charts)

• Project Management Experience

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Controls Engineer with strong manufacturing automation experience who can independently design and support PLC-based systems while driving plant efficiency and reliability.

They will have:

• Strong Rockwell Automation expertise.

• Experience developing controls for production and test equipment.

• Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and automation systems.

• Strong SQL and programming capabilities.

• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

• Excellent collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Experience

5+ Years Controls/Test Engineering

Industry

Manufacturing

Seniority

Mid-Senior Level

PLC Design

Must Build PLCs from Scratch

Rockwell Experience

Required

Travel

None

Relocation

Available

Sponsorship

Not Available

Screening Questions

1. Can you design and build a PLC system from scratch?

2. Do you have at least 5 years of Controls/Test Engineering experience?

3. Do you hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering?

4. Do you have experience with Rockwell software (RSLogix, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk)?

5. Do you have PLC and HMI programming experience?

6. Have you supported the design, development, installation, and troubleshooting of production equipment?

7. Do you have experience with Visual Studio, SQL, and Microsoft applications?

8. Are you authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship?

Nice-to-Have Experience

• NI LabVIEW & TestStand

• Ignition SCADA

• Lean / Six Sigma tools

• Capital project execution

• Manufacturing test system development

• Change management methodologies (ADKAR)

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a global manufacturing organization with a strong reputation for innovation and stability.

• Work on advanced automation and testing systems.

• Drive impactful plant-wide improvements and modernization projects.

• Excellent career growth opportunities within engineering and operations.

• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

Lead Application Engineer – Flexible Packaging | Remote USA | Travel

Lead Application Engineer – Flexible Packaging

📍 Location: Fully Remote (USA)
✈️ Travel: Up to 60% (primarily US, occasional Canada/Mexico)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $105,000 – $125,000

• Full benefits package

• Bonus eligible

• Relocation assistance possible for ideal candidates

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental & vision coverage starting Day 1

• 401(k) with company match

• Employee stock purchase program

• Generous PTO & volunteer time

• Tuition reimbursement & career development programs

• Paid parental leave & family support benefits

• Flexible work policies and wellness programs

🚀 Overview

A global leader in adhesive technologies and functional coatings is seeking a Lead Application Engineer – Flexible Packaging to provide technical leadership and customer-facing engineering support across the flexible packaging market.

This role serves as a trusted technical advisor supporting laminating adhesives and coatings technologies, helping customers optimize manufacturing processes, troubleshoot issues, implement new technologies, and drive innovation initiatives.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in flexible packaging, coatings, laminating adhesives, or converting processes with excellent customer engagement and project management capabilities.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Technical Customer Support

• Provide technical recommendations, troubleshooting, and application support for customers

• Conduct onsite technical visits including:

• Product demonstrations

• Audits

• Process troubleshooting

• Equipment optimization

• Support complaint investigations and root cause analysis

• Document activities and findings within CRM and laboratory systems

Flexible Packaging & Coating Expertise

• Support laminating adhesives and coatings applications

• Provide expertise in:

• Coating technologies

• Converting processes

• Flexible packaging applications

• Mechanical/application equipment optimization

• Assist customers in improving adhesive-related manufacturing processes

Project Management & Innovation

• Lead customer-focused technical projects from concept through implementation

• Scope and justify customer projects and technical initiatives

• Collaborate cross-functionally with:

• Product Development

• Manufacturing

• Supply Chain

• Sales & Marketing

• Support innovation pipeline initiatives and new technology adoption

Training & Relationship Management

• Deliver technical training to customers and field sales teams

• Serve as the technical liaison between customers and internal teams

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across all organizational levels

• Promote best practices and share technical learnings across accounts

Laboratory & Technical Analysis

• Coordinate and prioritize laboratory testing activities

• Prepare technical reports summarizing findings and recommendations

• Analyze complex technical and application-related problems

• Support troubleshooting and process optimization initiatives

✅ Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in:

• Chemical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Materials Engineering

• Chemistry

• Or related technical field

• 5–10+ years of:

• Technical service

• Application engineering

• Flexible packaging industry experience

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Strong project management and organizational skills

⭐ Highly Preferred Experience

• Flexible packaging industry experience

• Hands-on coating and/or converting expertise

• Experience with:

• Laminating adhesives

• Coatings technologies

• Application equipment

• Converting machinery

• Customer-facing technical service experience

🛠️ Core Skills

✔ Flexible Packaging
✔ Laminating Adhesives
✔ Coatings Technology
✔ Application Engineering
✔ Technical Service
✔ Troubleshooting
✔ Process Optimization
✔ Converting Equipment
✔ Project Management
✔ Customer Training
✔ Root Cause Analysis
✔ Industrial Manufacturing

🎯 Ideal Candidate

• Hands-on technical expert within flexible packaging and coatings environments

• Strong customer-facing engineer comfortable working onsite with manufacturing teams

• Excellent communicator capable of interacting with operators through executive leadership

• Organized and proactive project leader with strong analytical capabilities

• Comfortable balancing technical problem solving with commercial support responsibilities

🌟 Why Join

• Join a globally recognized innovation leader in adhesives and coatings technology

• Fully remote role with significant customer engagement and technical ownership

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge flexible packaging solutions

• Strong career growth and international development opportunities

• Collaborative culture focused on innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence

📋 Additional Details

• Fully remote position

• Heavy customer interaction and travel-based role

• Travel up to ~60% with advance planning and support for work-life balance

• Candidates must be comfortable working independently and managing multiple customer projects simultaneously

Field Service Engineer | $65K–$75K | Industrial Printing Technology | Greensboro, NC

Field Service Engineer

📍 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
💵 Base Salary: $65,000 – $75,000/year
🎁 Benefits: Full benefits package included
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Not available
📈 Bonus/Commission: Not applicable
🕒 Overtime Eligible: No

Be the Technical Backbone of Innovation

Are you ready to put your hands-on engineering skills to work in a dynamic, customer-facing environment? A global manufacturer in high-end printing technology is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support its cutting-edge single-pass inkjet presses in the corrugated packaging space. Based primarily at a client site in Greensboro, NC, this role is your chance to become the go-to expert in keeping advanced digital print systems running at peak performance.

You’ll play a pivotal role in installation, troubleshooting, on-site maintenance, and customer training, ensuring optimal performance of next-gen printing systems. If you thrive in an environment where precision meets people skills, this is the challenge you’ve been looking for.

🔧 What You'll Do

Technical Expertise & Support

• Lead equipment installation from setup through full operational acceptance

• Support customers during production ramp-up phases and provide hands-on training to operators

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and software issues on-site

• Ensure optimal part management, including return processes and inventory accuracy

• Stay connected with technical teams for escalation and issue resolution

Customer-Focused Service

• Communicate effectively with clients to address concerns and resolve issues quickly

• Proactively maintain and improve customer relationships by delivering reliable, professional service

• Ensure each service visit leaves the site better than you found it

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain precise service activity logs and troubleshooting reports

• Complete and submit daily timecards and accurate expense reports

• Follow a clear path of development toward becoming an Expert Print Consultant and Basic Operator Trainer

• Complete self-paced training programs (including remote and international sessions) on schedule

Travel & Administration

• Primarily based in Greensboro, but occasional travel—domestic and international—may be required

• Book travel proactively to ensure cost-effective accommodations and transportation

• Submit all expenses in a timely manner following travel

🛠️ What You Bring

• Associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred—or equivalent experience

• 2+ years of experience in equipment installation, electrical/mechanical repair, or field service

• Solid experience in technical support, diagnostics, and troubleshooting

• Prior exposure to industrial inkjet and/or pre-press technologies is a major plus

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed

• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and remain calm under pressure

• Physically fit to lift up to 50 lbs and agile enough to work in tight, technical environments

• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and web-based software tools

• Willing to occasionally work non-standard hours, including weekends

• Prior experience with similar equipment from manufacturers like HP, EFI, Fujifilm, Barberan, Canon, or Konica Minolta is highly valued

🏅 Preferred (but Not Required) Experience

• Successful management of large machinery installations

• Experience working in fast-paced industrial or print technology environments

• Demonstrated history of independently solving complex technical issues

🚀 Why This Role?

• Be a key player in delivering cutting-edge printing technology

• Join a forward-thinking company that invests in your technical growth and training

• Enjoy the variety of working on-site with clients while developing deep product expertise

• Gain exposure to international best practices and advanced technologies

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