Senior Controls Engineer

Are you passionate about designing custom automation and functional test systems used in manufacturing environments? Join the Test & Automation Team as a Senior Staff Controls Engineer and help drive innovation across advanced manufacturing operations.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working hands-on with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, industrial robotics (Fanuc, Epson, UR), and vision systems such as Cognex and Keyence. You'll focus on designing, integrating, and programming one-of-a-kind automation and test systems that improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and reliability.

What You'll Do

• Design and deploy automation solutions incorporating motion control, motors, servo presses, sensors, gages, and SCADA systems.
• Lead electrical controls development for custom machines and test platforms supporting global manufacturing operations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact improvements to manufacturing processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with 8 years of controls and automation experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with PLC programming (Logix 5000, RSLinx), robotics, and vision systems.
• Experience desgining custom machines
• Clear communicator with a collaborative, solutions-driven mindset.
• Familiarity with tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Power BI, and mistake-proofing methodologies.
• Proven ability to drive projects from concept through deployment.

Why Join

• Collaborative, 100% employee-owned culture
• Profit sharing and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Paid community service time
• Strong commitment to environmental stewardship
• Stable, growing organization with a long-standing no-layoff philosophy

Employment authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.