Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Are you an Electrical Controls Engineer who enjoys designing and building automated machinery, not just supporting production equipment?

At RapidVisionPak, you'll play a key role in developing innovative packaging systems used by food manufacturers across North America. Our equipment helps package many of the fresh, prepared, and convenience food products consumers see every day in grocery stores. As part of the Midera family of companies, RapidVisionPak combines entrepreneurial innovation with the strength and resources of a global leader in food processing and packaging technology.

What You'll Do

As an Electrical Controls Engineer, you will take ownership of controls systems from concept through customer installation.

You'll:

• Design electrical control systems for automated packaging machinery
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs
• Develop machine software using Ladder Logic and Structured Text
• Configure servo systems, motion control, VFDs, industrial networks, and safety devices
• Integrate machine vision and advanced automation technologies
• Support machine startup, commissioning, and customer installations
• Work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, and customers to deliver industry-leading equipment solutions

Why Join RapidVisionPak?

• Competitive salary: $100,000-$120,000 DOE
• Annual incentive bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Work on highly customized automation projects
• Exposure to machine vision, robotics, and emerging AI-enabled technologies
• Direct impact on products used by leading food manufacturers throughout North America
• Stable, growing organization with a collaborative engineering culture

Location

Appleton, Wisconsin

Apply Today

If you're looking for an opportunity to design innovative automation solutions, work directly with customers, and help shape the future of packaging technology, we'd like to hear from you.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of Controls Engineering experience
• Allen-Bradley PLC programming experience utilizing Studio 5000
• Experience with Ladder Logic and Structured Text
• Electrical schematic and control panel design experience
• Knowledge of servo systems, motion control, VFDs, sensors, and industrial automation
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel approximately 15-20%

Ideal Backgrounds:

• Packaging machinery
• Food processing equipment
• Automated manufacturing equipment
• Machine builders/OEMs
• Robotics or machine vision integration
• FDA-regulated manufacturing environments

Salary Description

$100,000-$120,000