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Controls Engineer

Cobalt Search
Appleton, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/4/2025 CLOSED ON 1/16/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Cobalt Search?

Ready to step into a Controls Engineer role with real autonomy and full project ownership?

 

Join a respected engineering group with a collaborative culture and a growing automation division. As a Controls Engineer you will design, program, and deliver automation projects end to end while shaping how the team operates.

 

What is in it for you

• High visibility Controls Engineer work across full project lifecycles

• Supportive culture built on respect, integrity, growth, and excellence

• Real influence as the division grows plus strong work life balance

• Salary up to $118,000 plus benefits - depending on experience

 

You will be responsible for

• Designing controls systems using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical

• Programming PLCs including Rockwell SLC, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix plus PanelView HMIs

• Managing projects from quoting to commissioning with customer interaction

• Driving timelines, quality, estimating accuracy, and collaboration across teams

 

You will need

• 3 plus years of experience as an Controls Engineer with strong hands on delivery

• Skills in Rockwell PLCs, PanelView, AutoCAD, MS Excel, and MS Word

• Ability to self manage, communicate clearly, and solve technical challenges

• Knowledge of NFPA 79, NEC, UL508A, SCADA platforms, SQL Server, or Siemens is preferred

 

Location

Based in Appleton WI with 5 -10% regional travel and an 8 hour schedule between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

 

Our client is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, gender, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Every application will be reviewed by a real person and responded to.

Salary : $118,000

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