Automation Controls Engineer - Appleton - Blue Signal Search

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    Description

    Automation Controls Engineer

    On-site | Appleton, WI
    • Sheboygan, WI

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    Our client is a global manufacturer that is modernizing its Mid-West operations with advanced automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives. They are expanding the engineering team with an Automation Controls Engineer who will own full-cycle controls projects—from early requirements through commissioning—across two high-speed flexible-packaging plants. This is a hands-on role with high visibility, direct access to senior leadership, and a clear technical growth path.

    What You Will Do

    • Lead automation projects from concept through start-up, delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective machine and process controls solutions.
    • Gather requirements from production, maintenance, safety, and quality teams, then create complete engineering-package documentation (drawings, bill of materials, functional specs, FAT/SAT plans).
    • Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC, HMI, servo, VFD, and edge-device architectures, integrating sensors, vision, and robotics into high-speed packaging lines.
    • Manage vendors and procurement—evaluate suppliers, generate purchase orders, track deliveries, and ensure equipment meets scope and schedule.
    • Track budgets and timelines, report project status, and proactively remove roadblocks to hit milestones.
    • Drive continuous improvement through kaizen events, data analytics, and root-cause problem solving to boost OEE and reduce unplanned downtime.
    • Support installation, start-up, and operator training on-site, with up to 30 percent travel to sister facilities as needed.

    What You Will Bring

    • Bachelor's degree in electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Automation Engineering, or related field.
    • 3+ years of professional experience in industrial automation, machine controls, or advanced manufacturing (co-op or internship experience counts).
    • Proficiency with Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs, HMI development, industrial networking, and common protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, I/O-Link, etc.).
    • Working knowledge of NFPA 79, OSHA machine-safety standards, lean / six-sigma tools, and capital-project management.
    • Strong communication and documentation skills; able to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
    • Self-starter mindset with a passion for learning new technologies and mentoring peers.

    Why Join

    • Competitive salary, annual bonus eligibility, and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match).
    • Defined professional-development roadmap with tuition assistance and industry-certification support.
    • Opportunity to shape the automation strategy for two flagship facilities undergoing significant capital investment.
    • Collaborative culture that values safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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