Automation & Controls Engineer

Job Type

Full-time

Description

JOB SUMMARY :

The Automation & Controls Engineer supports TruStile's manufacturing operations by maintaining,

programming, and optimizing control systems and automation infrastructure. This includes PLC / HMI

programming, troubleshooting machine-level controls, and collaborating on new automation initiatives. The

role acts as a technical escalation point for controls and electrical issues and plays a key role in improving safety,

reducing downtime, and modernizing processes across the plant.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial automation systems including Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley,
• and other PLC platforms.
• Configure and support HMI systems used in production equipment interfaces.
• Troubleshoot and modify systems involving VFDs, sensors, encoders, relays, motor starters, and
• electrical panels (up to 480V 3-phase).
• Support and improve safety systems such as light curtains, area scanners, and interlocks to ensure
• compliance with OSHA and NFPA 70E standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and IT teams to deliver
• automation and controls solutions aligned with operational priorities.
• Act as a subject matter expert and escalation point for plant controls issues and electrical downtime.
• Maintain a centralized repository of backup programs for PLCs and HMIs; document changes
• thoroughly.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by implementing automation-based solutions that
• increase uptime, quality, or efficiency.
• Provide technical support for installation and commissioning of new equipment or automation
• upgrades, for various locations including Denver, CO and Northwood, IA.
• Develop and maintain training materials for electrical and controls development and assist in
• onboarding or mentoring of junior technicians.
• Adhere to all plant safety policies and participate in safety improvement efforts related to controls and automation.

Requirements

SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE :

Required :

Preferred :

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER :

ADDITIONAL NOTES :

This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to TruStile's continued investment in automation and plant-wide reliability. Candidates with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and a desire to grow within a high-performing team are encouraged to apply.

Salary Description

$81,026 - $101,282