What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery, Inc.?
Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery is a leading manufacturer of packaging equipment. We are seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, and support PLC-based control systems for our industrial machinery.
Why join Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery?
- Quarterly & annual profit sharing – paid when we’re profitable
- Generous PTO that combines vacation, sick, and personal time
- Medical, dental & vision insurance (company pays the majority of medical premium)
- Stable, U.S.-based manufacturer building custom equipment since 1981
What You’ll Do
- Program and support PLC and HMI systems for packaging machinery
- Work with Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs
- Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues during build, test, and startup
- Create and maintain AutoCAD Electrical drawings and schematics
- Support machine testing, commissioning, and limited field startups
- Collaborate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and service teams
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years of PLC programming experience
- Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLC / HMI programming
- Strong electrical circuit troubleshooting skills
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical
- Industrial machinery or automation experience
- Ability to work onsite in Sturtevant, WI
Preferred Qualifications
- Packaging or material handling equipment experience
- Electrical system design background
- Startup and commissioning experience