Why Join Oilgear

As a leader in high-performance hydraulic solutions, The Oilgear Company offers a collaborative environment where innovation, efficiency, and reliability drive every decision. We empower employees with ownership of their work and support ongoing growth through professional development and continuous improvement.

Summary:

Oilgear designs and manufactures a wide variety of custom products and full turnkey electro-hydraulic solutions in various fields such as metal working, energy, and mobile applications. As a Controls Engineer you will work on custom controls projects from the initial design phase, to in-house PLC software development, through commissioning and final acceptance at our customer’s sites.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop industrial PLC control solutions to meet customer-specified requirements
• Select suitable system hardware such as PLCs, HMIs, and other industrial electronics
• PLC programming using primarily Rockwell Automation platforms (knowledge of other PLC platforms such as Siemens or Beckhoff is a plus)
• Develop operator HMI screens for customer specific requirements (FactoryTalk View ME and SE)
• Utilize control network technology such as Rockwell EtherNet I/P, Siemens Profinet, Ethernet and client-server database connectivity
• Design project specific control panels, A.C. and D.C. power distribution for control systems (480VAC, 120VAC, 24VDC circuits...), operator control desk lay-out, and wiring schematics.
• Regular reporting on assigned projects (execution progress, planning, cost and profitability…)
• Perform in-house platform tests
• Commissioning of control systems at customer sites

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution is required.
• 5+ years of working experience in an industrial field.
• Previous commissioning experience preferred.
• Extensive experience programming with Rockwell Automation software.
• Knowledge of I/O networks (ControlNet, Ethernet I/P, etc.).
• Knowledge of hydrauic systems is helpful but not required.
• Knowledge of Autocad Electrical is helpful, but not required.
• Functional Safety and Safety Programming experience desirable.
• CAD Experience (AutoCAD, Eplan, Solidworks) would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of electrical controls legislation (NFPA or ULG familiarity).
• Basic knowledge of industrial standards and codes.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and driving record check.
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• Some work performed in a non-air-conditioned shop environment.
• Ability to work in harsh environments, including rain, snow, heat, and with heights.
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs.
• Exposure to noise, dust, odors, and fumes in a shop environment.
• Bending, stooping, sitting, standing, walking, and climbing fixed ladders, staircases, or man lifts to heights greater than 10 feet.

Training Requirements:

• General safety training.
• Oilgear safety and compliance training, as well as any additional training required by customers.
• ISO 9001 and applicable processes and procedures.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

• Safety glasses.
• Steel-toe or composite-toe shoes.
• Gloves, goggles, shields, aprons, etc., as required for specific tasks.
• Hard hats (mandatory in certain environments, such as forge or steel forming applications).
• Safety vests.
• Ear protection.
• Long sleeve clothing.
• Cut-resistant gloves.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodation Statement

The Oilgear Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The Oilgear Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. Applicants or employees requiring accommodation may contact Human Resources.

Employment Status Statement

Employment with The Oilgear Company is at-will. This means that either the employee or The Oilgear Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

Nothing in this job description or any other Company document should be interpreted as a contract of employment, an offer of continued employment, or a guarantee of employment for any specific duration.