Controls Engineer

Company: Charter Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Location: Cedar Grove
Posted on: October 28, 2025

Job Description:

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family! Charter Steel is hiring a Controls Engineer in our Saukville WI manufacturing facility! Charter Steel is a leading American supplier of carbon and alloy steel bar, rod and wire products, and the largest steel coil processor in North America. As a fully integrated steelmaker with locations in Ohio and Wisconsin, Charter Steel offers a full range of grade and size coiled products and vast technical service experience. Charter Steel is a member of the Charter Manufacturing family of companies. Job summary: In a Siemens environment the Controls Engineer will work on systems supporting both hardware and software of motion control, SCADA, and automation projects. In support of the maintenance and operations group, this position will increase safety, lower downtime, and advance the business through modernization and digitization programs Position specifics: Location: Onsite role in Saukville WI Schedule : First shift with occasional off-shift phone calls Travel: Under 5% Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Charter Manufacturing is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time. Key responsibilities: Ability to solve moderately complex control engineering challenges Provides support to the Senior Control Engineer Understand and program using several different programming styles, including ladder logic, structured text, and others Enable internal and external partners to understand design standards, implementation strategies and best practices Enable and maintain proper documentation of all technology platforms Will collaborate with the maintenance and operations team to fix root-cause issues and reduce downtime of the operation Enable the design, selection, management, programming, and commissioning of automation equipment used to improve the existing systems Contribute to the estimation and management for projects Design electronic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic machine controls Enable Advanced Process Control Systems Program, commission, and debug PLC programs. Work with Operational Technology Engineers to interface control systems with HMI, MES, and SQL database systems Identify opportunities to increase safety, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve quality Follow Safety Management System, Environmental, and Quality procedures and requirements Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the job description What you’ll need: Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) or commensurate experience Three plus years of professional experience with automation and control systems design High level of proficiency working with PLC Hardware, PLC programming, automation controls, and Control Systems Ability to contribute on large scale projects. Knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric code, UL508A) Knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI B11/RIA 15, OSHA) Good working knowledge of CAD for updating and creating electrical drawings Applicable knowledge of HMI and programming languages Good verbal and written communications skill Nice to haves: Experience with Siemens PLC programming Experience in Power Systems and Power Electronics. Proficiency programming and tuning variable frequency drives Steel plant or similar industrial experience Experience in fast-paced iterative design and manufacturing environments Knowledge of Industrial Ethernet networks, Wireless Networks, and field bus networking. Experience with motion control systems consisting of motors, drives, and encoders Knowledge of cyber-security protocols and methods to ensure systems are secure and protected Join us to tailor your career path and make a significant impact. Apply today! LI-PF1 LI-ONSITE CharterManufacturing CharterCareers OneFamilyOneTeam We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).

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