What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Doherty Staffing Solutions?
Controls Engineer
Location: Osceola, WI
Compensation: $36.00–$45.00 per hour – paid weekly
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Standard business hours
Job Type: Contract | Full-time | Expected project duration through September 2026
About the Opportunity
Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring a Controls Engineer for Polaris in Osceola, WI. In this role, you will support industrial control systems that keep production running efficiently, safely, and at high quality. If you enjoy hands-on technical work, solving automation challenges, and supporting a modern manufacturing environment, this is an excellent long-term contract opportunity. Read below for more information!
What You’ll Do as a Controls Technologist / Controls Engineer:
- Install control systems on new and existing manufacturing equipment
- Perform programming changes to support, maintain, and improve production processes
- Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and fieldbus networks
- Analyze and recommend automation improvements to enhance production efficiency
- Create, modify, and maintain documentation for controls applications and electrical schematics
- Train production and maintenance personnel on control system operation and basic troubleshooting
- Assist engineers with equipment design, tooling development, and long‑range process planning
- Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, safety guidelines, and OSHA requirements
What You Need to Bring to the Role:
- AS or BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field
- 2 years of industrial controls experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with:
- – Allen Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, MicroLogix), Allen Bradley PanelView Plus HMIs, and Allen Bradley VFDs
- – Cognex, Keyence, or similar vision systems
- – Ethernet/IP and DeviceNet troubleshooting
- – AutoCAD for creating/modifying schematics
- – Industrial equipment design and electrical panel building
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable transportation to the Osceola, WI Polaris facility
- Ability to pass pre-employment screenings
Why You’ll Like Working with Doherty Staffing Solutions
Enjoy weekly pay, access to health coverage options through Benefits in a Card (including preventative and minimum value plans), and strong recruiter support throughout your assignment. As a family-owned company with over 45 years in business, we pride ourselves on personalized service and a reputation supported by excellent online reviews. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to Apply?
Doherty Staffing Solutions offers our valued contract employees health coverage through Benefits in a Card (preventative benefit and minimum value plans), along with weekly paychecks via a prepaid card from CHANGE. Learn more and access helpful resources at:
www.doherty.com/job-seekers/employee-benefits
Salary : $36 - $45