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Senior Controls Engineer

Commissioning, Drive Systems, Installation, Instrumentation and Controls, PLC and HMI, PLC Development, PLC Troubleshooting, Variable Frequency Drives, VFD

Appleton, WI, United States

Web Handling, Drives Systems, Rockwell, Watlow, Nidec, Parker

Community Project

We are looking for (3) Senior Controls Systems Engineers that will be responsible for developing/designing machine and process control systems and implementing the finished product from inception to commissioning in an innovative team environment. The role is for a doer focused on programming and development of PLC, temperature controls systems, drive systems, and HMI systems. The role will be a combination of in-office, remote, and in-field work based on the phase and involvement within the project. Travel is required and managed to ensure a healthy work-life balance & integration.

Meet Customer Needs
Promote Teamwork
Think Creatively
Show Drive and Initiative
Excellent Time Management Skills
Emotional Intelligence

Functional Technical Skills: The Controls Systems Engineer should have exposure to the following disciplines:
-Rockwell Automation PLCs (ControlLogix, SLC, PLC5, CompactLogix)
-Siemens Automation PLCs (S7)
-SSD Drive Systems
-Rockwell Powerflex Drive Systems
-SCADA/HMI Applications (Wonderware, Ignition, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Red Lion Crimson)
-Eurotherm and RKC Controllers
-CAD Development Software (AutoCAD/ePlan)
-System troubleshooting and problem solving.
-Industry Standards (NEC, NFPA 79, NFPA 70, UL)
-Code development and interface with automation equipment: Omron, Precise, Mecademic, Asyril, Vision Systems
-Engineering Skills Include:
-PLC Programming/Design
-HMI Programming/Design
-Temperature Controls

These positions will be for at least 3 months with the possbility for direct hire.

I'm interested

Programming / Technical Skills

Allen Bradley / Rockwell(Mandatory)

CompactLogix, ControlLogix 5000, FactoryTalk, FactoryTalk View, GuardLogix, Panelview, PowerFlex AC Drives

Looking for exerience withiin Rockwell AC/DC drives control for multi-axis control within web handling applications. PLC, HMI, and Temperature & Power Controls expertise a +. Example equipment and machine process control knowledge would include plastic extrusion, laminating, coating, and converting. Multi-axis cordinated drive control from a few axis to 20+. Ability to positively present and interact with internal team members and external customers is a must.

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Siemens(Good to have)

S7, TIA Portal, WINCC

Watlow/Eurotherm(Good to have)

Temperature Controllers

Nidec(Good to have)

products

Parker(Good to have)

AC/DC drives

  • SSD Drive Systems

Wonderware(Good to have)

Intouch

AutoCAD(Good to have)

Electrical

EPLAN(Good to have)

P8

Procedures And Policies

  • *Flat rate per diem (no receipts required) for time spent at Sure Controls location in Greenville, Wisconsin Monday thru Friday or other working days. .

    **For travel to customer sites a standard food per diem, hotel reimbursement per receipt required, rental car (if needed) reimbursement per receipt required, fuel (for rental car) reimbursement per receipt required, airfare (if needed) reimbursement per receipt required, and mileage (for personal vehicle use only) reimbursement with google maps as reference to and from for calculated miles required.

    Certificate of Insurance (COI): A current COI must be uploaded to your profile before starting any project. This is essential for compliance with our insurance policy and to protect all parties involved. The minimum coverage required is $1,000,000 in General Liability. Please obtain your COI through the following process if you don’t have a current COI already:

      • Visit Hiscox Insurance.
      • Enter your Zip Code to specify your state.
      • Select/Type the nature of your work, for example, "Controls Systems Integration/Automation."
      • Indicate the structure of your business (Corporation, LLC, etc.). You can select ‘Other’ if you don’t yet have a company started.
      • Choose the date for your coverage to start.
      • Ensure you select a minimum of $1,000,000 General Liability Coverage.
      • Complete the Business Basics fields and follow the prompts to receive your quote.
      • Remember, quotes from Hiscox are valid for 30 days, and they offer assistance via chat and phone round the clock.

    Timesheets and Expense Reports: These must be submitted by 9 AM on Monday mornings. Adherence to this deadline is crucial for maintaining our commitment to clients and for the timely processing of invoices. Please note the following late fee policy:

      • A late submission beyond the deadline will incur a fee.
      • Starting from Tuesday, a $100 late fee will be applied.
      • An additional $50 fee will be charged for each day beyond the initial late period.

Security Requirements

  • Background Check Required Yes
  • Background Check Recency
    -

Benefits

  • Full Benefits -

Safety Equipment Required

  • 1.Standard PPE (Safety shoes, glasses, ear protection)
  • 2.Lock out / Tag out

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Key Information

  • Start date Immediate
  • Estimated end date09/26/2025
  • # People needed 3
  • Shift Variable
  • Planned hours per day9
  • Planned days per week 5

Bill Rates

  • Base Rate (per hour) $ 68.00
  • OT Rate (per hour) $ 88.40
  • DT Rate (per hour) $ 108.80
  • Travel Time Rate $ 48.00
  • Travel Trips Allowed (per month)2
  • Travel Hours Per Round Trip 10

Expenses

  • Daily Per Diem $ 200.00

    (Receipts Required)

  • Hotel Allowance Per Day $ 150.00

    (Receipts Required)

  • Rental Car Allowance $ 60.00

    (Receipts Required)

  • Fuel $ 60.00

  • Airfare Allowance $ 750.00

    (Receipts Required)

  • Mileage Reimbursement Rate Per Mile $ 0.750

  • Rates may vary based on location

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