Control Engineer (Electrical/automation)

Your Job As an Engineer, Control, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing automation systems that drive manufacturing excellence. You will leverage your expertise in PLC programming, robotics, vision systems, and machine controls to create innovative automation solutions, improve production performance, and support the deployment of new technologies across manufacturing operations.

Our Team As a Control Engineer, you will contribute to building and optimizing automation systems for modern manufacturing lines. This role focuses on PLC programming, robot integration, and electrical system design to enable high-performance production equipment and support new technology implementation in the factory.

What You Will Do

• Design and develop electrical control systems, PLC programs, robot applications, and automation solutions for new manufacturing equipment
• Drive machine development from concept to production, including device selection, system design, and collaboration with suppliers
• Lead machine build, debugging, trial runs, and mass production readiness to ensure stable and efficient operations
• Troubleshoot automation equipment issues and implement effective solutions during trial and pre-production phases
• Improve machine performance, productivity, and cost efficiency through continuous engineering optimization
• Create and maintain technical documentation including wiring diagrams, operation instructions, BOMs, and I/O mapping
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Process Engineering) to enhance system capability and reliability
• Research and apply new automation technologies to drive innovation and competitive advantage in manufacturing

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in automation engineering, control system design, machine development, or industrial automation within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing and implementing PLC programs and industrial automation control systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and create technical documentation, electrical drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, automation equipment, and industrial machine operations.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate in English in a professional work environment.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with industrial robotics programming and integration.
• Hands-on experience with machine vision systems and automated inspection technologies.
• Proficiency in C++ programming, microcontroller development, or embedded control applications.
• Experience managing automation projects from concept development through mass production launch.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or TQM.
• Japanese language capability or experience working with global engineering teams.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Who We Are At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.