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Controls Engineer (PLC & HMI) – Travel Required

FTI
Menasha, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/30/2026
You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care.

The Automation Engineer II is responsible for the software design and implementation, and support of automation and process control systems projects including new installations, modifications, and customer support. Activities are heavily focused on-site at customer facilities. The ideal candidate must be proficient in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite.

Automation Engineers will participate in an afterhours on-call rotation schedule.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Associate Degree in Automated Manufacturing, Electro Mechanical Technology, EET OR

Experience: 4 years intermediate PLC/HMI/SCADA programming and system startup experience.

Valid state driver’s license and satisfactory driving record is required.

Travel: 25-50%

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 6 AM and 6 PM, Monday- Friday. Schedule may vary and can include, but is not limited to: nights, weekends, and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

  • Methodically approaches the process startup.
  • Able to work independently; assesses and troubleshoots service needs under stressful conditions, i.e., machine down and customer losing money. Works through more complicated systems and/or intermittent issues.
  • Works with team and takes direction from more senior Automation Engineers and/or provides direction to less senior Automation Engineers.
  • Provides input to team brainstorming activities to contribute to solutions or options. Thinks outside the box and is willing to share ideas.
  • Works intermediate level project assignments independently. This includes working directly and independently with Systems Architects, Project Engineers, and customers.
  • Directly provides programming and commissioning support and “owns” the startup and project scope.
  • Actively participates in continued education efforts
  • Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended as a comprehensive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills or abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future.

Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

Benefits Are The Game-Changer

We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here. If you’re ready to learn more about your career with FTI, apply today!

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test

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