Controls Engineer
- Kenosha, Wisconsin
- Permanent
- Sep 30, 2026
Controls Engineer
Kenosha, WI (Commutable from Pleasant Prairie, Racine, Mount Pleasant, Sturtevant, Union Grove, Bristol, Somers, Oak Creek & surrounding areas)
$100,000 - $160,000 + Hybrid After 6 Months + Bonus + Annual Pay Rises + Overtime + Training + Progression + PTO + Healthcare + 401(k) Match + Excellent Benefits
Are you a Controls Engineer with PLC programming experience looking for a highly autonomous role where you can lead technically challenging automation projects from concept through completion?
This is an excellent opportunity to accelerate your career towards Senior or Principal Engineer, supported by extensive onboarding, one-to-one mentoring and specialist external training including Siemens, FANUC, controls logic and OSHA courses.
The company provides specialist engineering solutions to manufacturers across a variety of industries, giving you exposure to different applications, technologies, and complex automation challenges.
In this role, you will design, program, and improve automated control systems, working across PLC, HMI, SCADA, and electrical systems. You will also work directly with customers, taking ownership of projects and developing solutions around their requirements.
This would suit a Controls or Automation Engineer looking for greater autonomy, technical development, and long-term career progression.
The Role:
- Design and program PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
- Lead automation projects from concept through completion.
- Troubleshoot and improve electrical and control systems.
- Work directly with customers on technical requirements.
The Candidate:
- Controls / Automation Engineering experience.
- Strong PLC programming experience.
- Manufacturing, industrial, or regulated environment background.
- Looking for technical development and career progression.
Keywords:
Controls Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, Automation Engineer, PLC Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, Controls Design Engineer, Automation Controls Engineer, PLC Programmer, HMI, SCADA, PLC Programming, Allen Bradley, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, FANUC, Industrial Automation, Manufacturing Automation, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Process Automation
Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Kenosha, Wisconsin
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US$100,000 - US$160,000 per annum
Per annum
Permanent
Job Type
Engineering
Discipline
BBBH280319_1790796952
Reference Number
30 Sep 2026
Posted
Joseph Bakali
Recruitment Manager
