Controls Engineer

Datwyler Group

Controls Engineer at Datwyler focusing on automation systems for manufacturing operations. Involved in system design, development, technical support, and enhancing production efficiency.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeJasper • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

MySQL.NETPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, modify, and maintain manufacturing data collection systems and data sharing systems.
Develop PLC code and provide machine control configuration and validation for production and support equipment.
Provide written documentation of work instructions/procedures to support software validation, instrument qualification and operational qualification package.
Spec out machine vision systems, write vision code and maintain high quality output from the system on an ongoing basis.
Provide technical support for new and existing automation equipment across multiple plants
Travel to other QSR facilities as needed to assist with new program launches or equipment installations.
Ensure production equipment meets all safety and environmental standards.
Identify and research advancements in processes, equipment, software, and hardware to support cost reductions, improve quality and efficiency.
Manage vendors and contractors to optimally execute scopes of work
Perform technical support to manufacturing, process engineering, automation, and maintenance
Participate in continuous improvement efforts, corrective action formulation, and root-cause investigation

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/MS in an Engineering field (Majors in: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Science and Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, etc.)
3-5 years of experience as a hands-on Controls Engineer or Applications Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems.
Proficiency in programming industrial process and manufacturing equipment: PLCs (Omron, Siemens, Allen Bradley)
Human Machine Interface (HMI / GUI - Ignition, Siemens Comfort Panel, AB Panelview, Wonderware, fxView)
Ability to program machine vision systems and image processing software (Teledyne Dalsa, Cognex, Keyence, Basler, Fanuc)
Proficiency programming and tuning variable frequency drives
Advanced proficiency with various text-based program languages (Python, VB, .NET, C,C++)
Experience transitioning products and processes from concept to production desired
Configuration of controls networks including: Field bus Networks (ProfiNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP)
Serial communication (RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, ProfiBus, BacNet) between PLCs and instruments and microcontrollers
Ethernet communications between machine PLCs and database systems
Advanced proficiency in database systems (MSSQL, MySQL, Access) is a plus
Proficiency creating detailed process, electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics in CAD (AutoCAD).
Ability to use 3D CAD packages such as with Revit is a plus.
Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (Level, temperature and pressure transducers, current and power meters, etc) is a plus
Experience programming Cartesian, SCARA and Articulated robots is a plus (Fanuc, Kuka, Motoman, Mitsubishi) is a plus
Experience creating technical specifications for process or manufacturing equipment is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay rate
Growth opportunities
Combined PTO
Matching 5% 401K with Roth option
Medical, Dental, Vision and other auxiliary benefit options
Company paid Life Insurance and optional Voluntary Life Insurance
Development training and opportunities for growth
Paid Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

PLC programmingmachine vision programmingvariable frequency drivestext-based programming languagescontrols network configurationserial communicationEthernet communicationsdatabase systemsCAD schematicsrobot programming

Soft Skills

technical supportcontinuous improvementproblem-solvingvendor managementdocumentation

Certifications

BS in EngineeringMS in Engineering