Automation Controls Engineer

Improving America's infrastructure isn't for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as an Electrical Engineering Technologist can change yours.As an Electrical Engineering Technologist you are involved in designing, implementing, and maintaining automation systems for heavy equipment and construction machinery to improve performance, reliability, and operational efficiency. Critical for success is being motivated and detail oriented, as well as hands-on experience with control systems used in machinery automation and a solid understanding of the unique demands of construction equipment. This role requires a rotating schedule between our Brownsville, WI and Milwaukee, WI offices.Why Michels?We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record's Top 400 ContractorsOur steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to qualityWe are family owned and operatedWe invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each yearWe reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunitiesWe believe it is everyone's responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.Why you?You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlinesYou enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammatesYou like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciatedYou have strong time management, verbal, and written communication skillsWhat it *****Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation Engineering Technology, or related field, and 3+ years of experience in PLC programming and SCADA design, preferably in the construction machinery or heavy equipment industry or an equivalent combinationFamiliarity with the various programming languages C#, C++, Java, PythonAutoCAD or similar schematic software knowledgeAbility to work in challenging environments and meet project deadlinesFrequent travel to jobsites to commission and test productsA valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles you may be driving and an acceptable driving recordAA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability

Created: 2025-02-22