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Automation & Controls Engineer

MARSHALLTOWN COMPANY
Marshalltown, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/30/2026

Work for the market leader of construction tools at MARSHALLTOWN. 

Our facilities are top-notch, and company culture is healthy.  Decisions are made quickly, good ideas are embraced, excellence and effort are rewarded.  We have the resources to do what we need to do when we need to do it!

Sound like something you want to be a part of?

The Automation and Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, testing, and troubleshooting electrical control systems in the MARSHALLTOWN production facility. They manage the electrical and programming tasks of automation projects to conform with safety and quality standards as well as product specifications.

A successful candidate is someone who works well in cross-functional teams, is a hands-on problem solver, and can apply their industry experience to MARSHALLTOWN projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Specify, source, and test components for use in automation systems. This will include PLCs, robots, vision systems, motors and drives, sensors, networking equipment, etc.
  • Prepare detailed electrical drawings to facilitate fabrication.
  • Programming PLCs and HMIs.
  • Troubleshoot and perform root-cause analysis to diagnose hardware malfunctions and software issues.
  • Support and continuously improve existing automated systems.
  • Lead project activities to coordinate work among multiple engineering disciplines.

 

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering from accredited university
  • 5 years of progressive automation engineering and robotics experience in a manufactured products environment.
  • Experience with electrical drawing software such as AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Experience programming PLCs and HMIs including initial program creation (Allen Bradley experience preferred).
  • Experience designing safety circuitry for automation cells.
  • Experience with FANUC robots and Ignition strongly preferred.
  • Experience with manufacturing equipment in the areas of forging, stamping, casting, welding, machining, & assembly.
  • Strong technical zeal, critical thinking, problem solving, and troubleshooting experience.
  • Strong communication skills to interface with product development, manufacturing, marketing, finance, and supplier personnel.
  • Strong data analysis and decision-making skills to drive projects to successful completion on schedule.

Note: transcripts and references will be requested 

MARSHALLTOWN offers comprehensive total rewards packages to include competitive wages, matching 401k retirement plans, dental, Traditional and High Deductible Health Plans with employer HSA contributions, immediate vacation eligibility, just to name a few!

MARSHALLTOWN is proud to provide equal employment opportunity to individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.

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