Controls Engineer

Job Opportunity: Controls Engineer

We are seeking a contract Controls Engineer to join our engineering team, working on the shop floor to support various functions. Your role will help free up our core team of engineers to focus on design and programming tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the machine build team to verify controls logic and software for all new machinery.
• Ensure all devices, such as VFDs, sensors, and safety systems, are correctly integrated and communicating.
• Troubleshoot control panels and debug programming issues for new machines.
• Test machinery parameters to meet customer specifications.
• Apply electrical knowledge to develop schematic and panel drawings, BOMs, and machine logic, as well as product changes and enhancements.
• Solve electrical problems from the component to the system level.

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting and programming.
• Experience with Rockwell, Autocad, and ladder logic.
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs.
• Experience with commissioning and working with packaging equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• BSEE or 5+ years of relevant experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to write ladder logic.
• Experience designing and troubleshooting electrical controls for industrial equipment.
• A strong desire to be hands-on with machinery for troubleshooting and debugging.

Work Environment:

The company, a 45-year-old machinery builder with over 50% market share in the packaging machinery industry, offers a collaborative work environment in Jeffersontown. You will spend most of your time on the plant floor troubleshooting and verifying equipment. The company is locally owned and recognized for its strong culture and working environment. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with no travel required.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract position based out of Louisville, Kentucky.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Louisville, KY.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2025.

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