Job Description
Are you an engineering professional eager to advance your career? Emerson, a top-tier organization, presents an outstanding opening for a PLC Controls Engineer! This role at Emerson's Appleton Foundry in South Milwaukee, WI offers a fantastic chance to improve and oversee electrical controls. You'll collaborate with internal teams, corporate IT support, and external contractors, playing a pivotal role in refining and sustaining these systems.
Relocation assistance provided for a successful candidate .
IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE: - Maintain and enforce safety programs to ensure a safe environment for all employees.
- Supervise facility systems utilizing various computer software programs.
- Take ownership and give new insights to electrical control systems including PLC data collection and display.
- Solve multiple manufacturers electrical components and input/output devices.
- Provide electrical planning assistance in multiple capital projects.
- Assist maintenance team in troubleshooting equipment issues.
WHO YOU ARE: You find and champion creative ideas and actively move them into implementation; moving beyond traditional ways of doing things and pushing past the status quo. You seek innovative ways, asking the right questions and acquiring data from multiple sources to accurately analyze problems and identify efficient solutions. You excel at short-term and long-term scope project planning with electrical systems. You rely on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment when making decisions. You relate comfortably with people across levels, functions, and cultures; understanding interpersonal and group dynamics to engage in an effective manner.
FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED: - 3+ years working in a manufacturing environment with automation control systems
- Proven experience in a manufacturing environment with automation control systems commensurate with the level of this position
- Strong PLC knowledge with understanding of multiple manufacturing systems
- Ability to connect equipment input/output data into facility computer monitoring system
- Knowledge of NFPA 70 electrical codes
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART: - Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
- Ability to develop PLC and HMI software programs
- Knowledge and experience in statistical process control methodology
- Knowledge and practical experience with lean manufacturing principles
- Ability to optimally train electricians and operators pertaining to control systems
- Foundry equipment experience a strong plus
- Knowledge of Wonderware(AVEVA) and/or Movicon is beneficial
- Designing control systems for monitoring production and manufacturing processes
Our Culture & Commitment to You: At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
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ABOUT US WHY EMERSON Our Commitment to Our People At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.
Work Authorization Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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ABOUT EMERSON Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!
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