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Control Systems Engineer

Word Machinery, Inc.
Fayetteville, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/26/2026

Controls Engineer

Location: Fayetteville, AR

Hours: Monday- Friday, flexible start time 7:00AM - 3:30PM, OR 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 annually (overtime exempt)

Description

Word Machinery, Inc (WMI) seeks extraordinary Control Engineer interested in developing state of the art factory automation machines and systems. WMI serves customers in a wide variety of industries, each with demanding and unique requirements that will stretch you as an engineer.

You will be challenged to produce your best output in developing custom machines, industrial controllers, all manner of control systems and instruments. We are totally devoted to integrity, teamwork, proficiency, and perseverance. We offer a pleasant, family oriented “play hard – work hard" environment.

Our customers come to us for tailored solutions in solving their difficult problems. You will work on a variety of machines and systems. Almost all of your work will be customized for the project, using sophisticated methods and technologies which will require your best engineering, discipline, communication, customer interface, and teamwork skills.

Are you the right person?

  • Hard working, team player
  • Well organized and detail oriented
  • Quick study and a fast learner
  • Highly proficient and productive in design
  • Excellent communication and personal interface skills
  • Good understanding and working knowledge of engineering science and principles
  • Willing and able to change and continuously improve
  • Understand, adopt, endorse, and promote a corporate culture of customer focus, integrity, teamwork, technical excellence, and perseverance.

Requirements

  • PLC Ladder Logic Design and Development
  • Experience in IEC 61131
  • Microsoft Office Applications
  • Knowledge and experience with Servo Drives, PLC, PC Controllers, DC Power Supplies, Encoders, Sensors is highly desirable
  • Most candidates should have a degree in engineering, physics, etc. Demonstrated success in previous work is a plus. Lack of degree is not a disqualification for the right person.
  • Ability to multi-task

Primary Job Responsibilities:

  • PLC Software Design and Development
  • PC Software Design and Development
  • Servo Integration and motion control
  • Strong electrical skills include wiring, AC Power, AC Motors, electrical drawing & schematics and control panels.
  • Operator Interface Design and Development
  • Integration of Machine Controls
  • Analyze and calculate machine performance and requirements
  • Installation design
  • Integration of machine controls
  • Install, startup, test, and debug equipment at the customers’ site
  • System Startup and Checkout
  • Provide field service and support
  • Interface and maintain good relationships with customers
  • Develop concepts and proposals
  • Maintain documentation to track personal and project progress
  • Inform Management of budget, schedule, & project status

Word Machinery, Inc. offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000

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