Controls Engineer

Location: Madison, WI area

Industry: Advanced Manufacturing / Automation

Relocation: Available for the right candidate

Sponsorship: Not Available

A growing manufacturing organization in the Madison WI area is seeking a Controls Engineer to support automation, equipment integration, and production system reliability. This role will focus heavily on Allen-Bradley PLC programming and troubleshooting within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC systems (ControlLogix / CompactLogix).
• Support automation equipment, robotics, and production lines to improve uptime and performance.
• Develop and maintain HMI and control system interfaces.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and controls issues on manufacturing equipment.
• Work closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to implement process improvements.
• Support new equipment launches, commissioning, and automation upgrades.
• Maintain documentation for PLC programs, electrical schematics, and control systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of controls engineering experience in manufacturing or automation environments.
• Strong experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix / CompactLogix).
• Experience with HMI systems, automation troubleshooting, and industrial electrical systems.
• Familiarity with robotics, vision systems, or motion control is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Additional Notes

• This is an on-site role in the Nashville, TN area.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. – sponsorship is not available.