Experienced Controls Engineer

About the role

Write and test control code for machine motion, following Aagard standards, customer specifications, and project requirements. Test the machine to ensure the control code and machine concepts meet the project requirements and timeline. Collaborate in the development and maintenance of Aagard's controls standards to drive consistency and quality. Provide engineering support for internal and external customers, including commissioning and machine acceptance phases, troubleshooting, and training.

Responsibilities

• Write and test control code for machine motion, following Aagard standards, customer specifications, and project requirements.
• Test the machine to verify the control code and machine concepts meet the project requirements and timeline.
• Collaborate in the development and maintenance of Aagard’s controls standards to drive consistency and quality.
• Support commissioning and machine acceptance phases, ensuring machines perform at peak reliability.
• Provide troubleshooting and engineering support for field issues, equipment retrofits, and related challenges.
• Deliver training to internal and external customers on HMI (Human Machine Interface) and machine operation.
• Respond quickly to minimize downtime, ensuring Aagard machines are the best running and most trusted in customer facilities.
• Lead assigned projects with minimal supervision, ensuring timely execution and results.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborative problem-solving sessions.
• Communicate openly and professionally across departments and with customers.
• Represent Aagard with professionalism in the field and during customer interactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics-related field plus 5 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience or training with PC’s servos, and PLC’s.
• Previous experience with Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley products preferred.
• Ability to walk or stand up to 100 percent of the time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb.
• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time, which may include any day of the week.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid passport. (cost reimbursed by Aagard).

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain and maintain a valid passport.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and travel as needed.

Skills

• Proficiency in writing and testing control code for machine motion.
• Knowledge of Aagard’s controls standards and ability to maintain consistency and quality.
• Ability to troubleshoot and provide engineering support for field issues.
• Strong communication skills to interact with internal and external customers.
• Leadership and collaboration skills to lead projects and participate in design reviews.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare for You and Your Family
• No-Cost Coverage: Preventive & major medical coverage for you and your family—fully paid by Aagard.
• Flexible Health Options: Choose your own plan with company contributions through our Traditional Individual Insurance.
• Payment-in-lieu: Receive extra compensation if you’re insured elsewhere.
• Company-Paid Benefits: Dental, Life, and Disability insurance—all included.
• Wellness Support: Reimbursements for gym memberships, nutrition counseling, mental health services, vision screenings, and more.
• 401(k) with Company Match: 50% match on the first 10% of your contributions.
• Quarterly Profit Sharing: Celebrate success with rewards that grow with our company.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy time for rest and relaxation. 9 Paid Holidays throughout the year.
• Paid Bereavement Leave for life’s difficult moments.
• Volunteer Time Off: Make an impact with paid time to support causes you care about.
• Pathways to Leadership: Build your future with mentorship and servant leadership programs.
• Educational Support: Scholarships and tuition reimbursement to help you grow.

Pay

$90,000.00 - $110,000.00 Annually

Schedule

Full-time