Hobson Associates

Controls Engineer

Job Id: 23984
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Electronics
Worksite Location: Greater Milwaukee (Onsite)
Location: Greater Milwaukee, WI 53202
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A global industrial manufacturer is looking for a hands-on Controls Engineer to join a high-volume flagship production facility where things are always moving - and downtime isn’t an option.

This is a deeply technical PLC-focused role for someone who enjoys solving real problems on the plant floor, building systems from the ground up, and working with Rockwell automation in a complex manufacturing environment.

What you’ll do:
You’ll own the PLC/HMI systems that keep production and test equipment running—jumping into live issues on the floor and making systems faster, smarter, and more reliable.
  • Build, program, and support PLC/HMI systems
  • Troubleshoot real-time controls issues on production equipment
  • Improve test systems, data flow, and equipment performance
  • Support upgrades, root cause analysis, and capital projects
The Ideal Candidate:
  • BS in Engineering
  • 5+ years Controls/Test Engineering in manufacturing
  • Ability to build PLC logic from concept to deployment
  • Strong Rockwell experience (Studio 5000, RSLogix, FactoryTalk)
  • Hands-on PLC/HMI programming in production environments
  • Strong troubleshooting of automated systems
  • Exposure to SQL / manufacturing data systems (preferred)
  • SCADA (Ignition), LabVIEW/TestStand, scripting, structured problem-solving (8D/A3/PFMEA), and/or capital project experience (preferred)
You'll Receive:
  • Competitive pay + full benefits
  • Relocation support available
  • Real ownership of automation systems that matter
  • Direct impact on production reliability and performance
  • Stable global organization with long-term growth opportunities
  • A facility where your work is seen, used, and valued daily
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Jim Halligan

Senior Associate - Medical Device

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