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Controls Engineer

ProMach Careers
Middleton, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/29/2026

Did you love building as a kid? Do you enjoy taking something apart, just to figure out how to put it back together? Do you geek out on robots? Our engineers drive packaging innovation, creating new ways to improve – and increase – performance. We’re passionate about designing custom equipment that exceeds our customers’ expectations. Our engineers partner closely not only with our customers, but also with peers across sales, manufacturing, and assembly.

We offer rewarding, challenging opportunities throughout the world, across multiple packaging segments. If you’re excited by how machines work and want to make them better, we want to talk to you.

Do we have your attention? Keep reading.

Quest Industrial, based in Middleton and Monroe, Wisconsin, provides robotic integrated solutions using innovative technology and experienced problem-solving specialists to increase line efficiency, maximize profitability and minimize risk. Quest serves a variety of markets including food, beverage, and consumer packaged goods. Quest is a division of ProMach, a leading provider of integrated packaging and processing solutions for over 20,000 customers worldwide. Through multiple brands, ProMach provides product packaging and processing equipment, PMMI certified training, installation, parts, and service for primary and secondary packaging, flexible packaging, end-of-line packaging, and identification and tracking. For more information on Pro Mach’s brands visit www.ProMachBrands.com. 

As a Controls Engineer, you’ll develop and program robot, PLC, and HMI controls software for robotic packaging automation machinery. You’ll solve complex challenges to exceed customer expectations and help develop some of the newest technology available in robotic packaging automation.

Are you excited about this work?

  • Prepare Robot, PLC, Servo, HMI software from existing software libraries.
  • Confer with mechanical and electrical engineering personnel to prepare software modifications as required.
  • Interpret technical specifications and application parameters.
  • Assist installation team during install, start up and commissioning of new machines.
  • Participate in the start-up of new automation equipment.
  • Perform software modifications to existing machines.
  • Collaborate with mechanical and electrical hardware engineering team to execute projects.
  • Partner with all other departments as needed.

What’s in it for you?

There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.

In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!

Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges.

If this sounds like you, we want to connect!

  • A minimum Applied Science (2-year degree) with emphasis in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Automation or Robotic Programming. Employer will also accept individuals with over 2 years full time working experience in related fields.
  • PLC programming, HMI development and troubleshooting skills.
  • General understanding of automation; including but not limited to high-speed assembly machinery, SCADA / Gantry / Six-Axis Robotics, FANUC robots and general automation technology.
  • Fanuc Programming and PLC Programming (Allen Bradley).
  • Demonstrated understanding of engineering theories and principles.
  • Ability to work in team environment and a focus on customer service.
  • Strong problem identification and resolution skills.
  • Effective attention to detail, high degree of accuracy.
  • Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
  • Experience with AutoCAD and blueprint reading preferred.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25 percent.

Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.

We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.

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ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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