Controls Engineer

Wallman Unlimited Company

  • Van Wert, OH
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
  • Apply easily
Are you a seasoned Controls Engineer ready to lead cutting-edge automation projects from concept to completion? Join our dynamic team in Van Wert, OH, where you'll collaborate with mechanical and electrical designers, machine assembly experts, and customers to deliver high-performance automation solutions.What Youll DoAs a Controls Engineer, youll be at the heart of our automation projects, responsible for designing control systems, developing code, and ensuring seamless integration and customer satisfaction. Your role will include:
  • Programming PLCs from scratch and developing robust, scalable control logic
  • Leading automation projectslarge and smallboth in-house and at customer sites
  • Designing system architecture, including electrical schematics and network layouts
  • Specifying and programming data collection systems that interface with PLCs/PACs
  • Integrating controls architecture with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
  • Collaborating with robotic systems and integrating them into automation workflows
  • Providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
  • Supporting the Applications team with accurate quoting and project estimates
  • Traveling with equipment for on-site installation, commissioning, and customer training
  • Ensuring successful machine runoff and acceptance at both our facility and the customers location
What You Bring
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in controls engineering
  • A related technical degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Proven ability to program PLCs from the ground up
  • Experience working with robotic systems
  • Material handling experience is a strong plus
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities
  • A collaborative mindset and willingness to mentor junior engineers and technicians
  • Excellent communication skills and customer-facing experience
Why Join Us?Youll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, precision, and collaboration. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy seeing your work come to life on the factory floor, wed love to meet you.

Wallman Unlimited Company