Controls Engineer
180 Engineering
Oregon · Posted November 2, 2026
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About the job
Controls Engineer (Direct hire)
Location : Oregon, WI
Requisition : 7787
Annual Salary Range: $80,000 – $105,000 base salary plus discretionary profit sharing bonus. Individual salaries are based on education, geographic location, and alignment to the market data.
Summary:
We're looking for a Controls Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and seeing their work come to life on the plant floor. This role offers the chance to design, program, and commission automation systems across a variety of industries, using modern tools like Rockwell PLCs, Ignition SCADA, and leading data platforms.
Responsibilities:
Design and program control systems using primarily Rockwell PLCs
Develop intuitive HMI/SCADA applications in Ignition, AVEVA, and Rockwell
Integrate plant data using Canary Historian and AVEVA platforms
Take projects from concept through startup and commissioning
Perform FAT/SAT, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system performance
Work directly with clients to deliver practical, high-quality solutions
Qualifications :
3-7 years of experience in controls, HMI, SCADA, OR Panel design
Willingness to travel 20-30% for commissioning
Ability to read electrical schematics and think through system design
Associates degree
Nice to Have (NOT REQUIRED)
Strong PLC programming experience (Rockwell preferred)
Experience with SCADA/HMI development (Ignition a plus)
Knowledge of industrial protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, OPC UA, IO-Link)
Experience with Canary Historian or AVEVA (Wonderware)
Familiarity with MQTT, Sparkplug, or IIoT architectures
Basic scripting or database experience (SQL, Python)
Previous system integrator experience
Benefits :
401(k) with company match
Health, dental, vision, and disability insurance
Life insurance
Short-term & long-term disability
Paid time off
Ongoing training and development
Per diem, mileage, and bonus pay when traveling overnight for the job