Controls Engineer

Working with a global leader in thermoforming packaging and automation technology, that's looking to add a Controls Engineer to their team. They are fully dedicated to designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLC-based control systems for custom thermoforming and automation equipment, supporting blue-chip customers across food, medical, electronics, horticulture, and automotive packaging.

The role offers a hybrid working arrangement after an initial 3-month onsite training period, hands-on ownership of electrical/controls design from concept through field commissioning, and the opportunity to work alongside a distributed team of engineers collaborating across global sites.

What you'll do:

• Design electrical panel layouts, schematics, and CAD drawings to meet industry and regulatory standards
• Develop machine logic in PLC, operator interfaces, and servo motion controls
• Prepare bills of material, manage ECO drawing changes, and document design decisions
• Participate in design reviews and represent the design team on assigned projects
• Handle machine start-up and debugging pre-shipment, plus field support for start-up and troubleshooting

What you bring:

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, or 1+ year of manufacturing experience
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and motion control programming
• Solid grasp of electrical engineering design practices
• Strong technical communication skills, written and verbal
• Must be able to work in the U.S. permanently — no visa sponsorship available

Great option for a Controls Engineer looking to own end-to-end machine design and commissioning work with an established, award-winning automation leader, while building toward long-term growth within a global organization. Curious about the opportunity? Feel free to reach out.