Controls Engineer

About the role

For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

Modine Manufacturing Company – Coatings is seeking an Automation and Controls Engineer to lead the organization's Industry 4.0 and automation journey. Serving as the critical link between strategic vision and tactical execution, this role will drive the corporate automation roadmap, standardize technologies, and integrate smart manufacturing systems. The position will support four global facilities, focusing on continuous plant improvement and the end-to-end execution of Capital automation projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong, hands-on experience in PLC programming, SCADA/Ignition development, complex system troubleshooting, and electrical industry standards.

Responsibilities

Strategic

• Develop and maintain an Automation/Industry 4.0 roadmap aligned with strategic business goals
• Identify components and technologies to standardize across facilities
• Develop engineering specifications for electrical control systems and equipment modifications
• Recommend and initiate improvements or replacement of equipment which fails to meet operating standards
• Partner with the IT department to ensure OT networks and connected manufacturing equipment are secure and adhere to corporate cybersecurity policies

Tactical – Plant Support

• Drive continuous improvement by modifying existing PLC logic, optimizing vision-guided robotics and motion control systems, and developing within Ignition to visualize plant data
• Act as the technical escalation point for plant maintenance to