Lincoln Electric

Controls Engineer

Lincoln Electric

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Bettendorf • Iowa • United States

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Salary

💰 $23 - $33 per hour

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Take ownership of control system tasks to ensure successful project execution, on time and within budget
  • Design, debug, and validate safe, reliable PLC and HMI control programs that meet customer and company standards
  • Collaborate closely with robotic programmers, HMI developers, and mechanical teams to ensure full system functionality
  • Debug electrical and mechanical systems during machine build, startup, and commissioning
  • Ensure equipment meets internal run-off requirements, safety inspections, and quality standards prior to shipment
  • Maintain high equipment quality and support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Communicate clearly with project managers and supervisors regarding technical issues, risks, and solutions
  • Support on-site startup activities and customer acceptance as required
  • Travel as needed to support project execution. Up to 50% possible (25%-30 is normal)

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field OR Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline with relevant experience
  • 1–2+ years of PLC programming experience in an industrial or automation environment
  • Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute daily and weekly engineering tasks
  • Proven team player with strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
  • PLC and machine control programming experience (Rockwell preferred)
  • Experience with HMI development, safety systems, and industrial networks
  • Working knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and system integration
  • Willingness to safely operate fork trucks and overhead cranes
Benefits
  • Bonus plan
  • Medical/dental/vision
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
PLC programmingHMI developmentelectrical troubleshootingsystem integrationmachine control programmingsafety systemselectrical schematics interpretationproject executioncontinuous improvementdebugging
Soft Skills
organizational skillstime-management skillscommunication skillsteam playerplanning skillsprioritization skills