Controls Engineer
ALKAR-RAPIDPAK, INC. · Lodi, WI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 60+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at ALKAR-RAPIDPAK, INC. (industrial) in Lodi, WI. You’ll design the latest automation control systems while collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and field service.
- They ask for
- 60+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation
- Day to day
- about 10% travel
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How this role compares
Against 27 other live controls postings in Wisconsin.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (60+ vs 3+)
Typical $86k–$127k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 68%
- ✓ Automation 68%
- Root cause 46%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 36%
- Robotics 32%
- Team leadership 25%
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This plant: ALKAR-RAPIDPAK, INC. in Lodi
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- Senior Controls Engineer · Controls · Senior
Full description from ALKAR-RAPIDPAK, INC.As posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Design and program PLC and HMI applications using Rockwell Automation platforms, including ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk View.
- ◆Define control strategies, documentation, and project deliverables.
- ◆Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and field service teams; serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert.
- ◆Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues across electrical, mechanical, and software disciplines.
- ◆Review electrical schematics, panel designs, controls documentation, and code for safety, accuracy, maintainability, and compliance with project requirements.
- ◆Support customer startups and commissioning, with travel generally limited to up to 10%.
Requirements
- ✓2+ years of hands-on experience designing, programming, or commissioning industrial control systems in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Solid understanding of industrial automation systems and control networks.
- ✓Proficiency with Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLC and HMI platforms; Siemens experience is a plus.
- ✓Experience with process control, VFDs, servo motion, safety PLCs, instrumentation, and multi-system integration.
- ✓Ability to read, create, and review electrical schematics and controls documentation.
- ✓Ability to manage several active projects while communicating priorities, risks, and technical decisions clearly.
- ✓Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Automation, or a related discipline—or equivalent experience gained on the job.
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Description
Position Summary As a Controls Engineer at Alkar, you’ll design the latest automation control systems while collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and field service. We’re looking for someone who has a strong technical background and versatility who can shift gears when priorities change, help others, and grow alongside a company that’s still innovating after 60+ years.
What Makes You a Great Fit
- •Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
- •Adaptable and dependable.
- •Collaborative—able to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams.
- •Organized with attention to detail
- •Effective communicator—clear and professional verbal and written skills.
- •Committed to safety and operational excellence.
- •Priority on quality, support, and doing things the right way.