Pierce Manufacturing · 3 hours ago
Controls Engineer
Appleton, WI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$69K/yr - $109K/yrPierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Company, builds trucks that protect people and communities worldwide. The Controls Engineer will support the implementation of control strategies for automated equipment and robotics, focusing on advanced control strategy development and verification for various automated systems.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Assist in the development and implementation of control strategies for industrial automated equipment, robotics, autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and Industry 4.0 systems under close supervision
Perform basic engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks related to automation, robotics, and smart manufacturing
Deliver results in alignment with Oshkosh and general industry engineering standards, including robotic control, automation safety, and industrial communication protocols
Support Senior Engineers in preparing plans, designs, computation methods, and reports for automated material handling, robotic integration, and factory automation systems
Work in collaboration with Mechanical engineers, industrial automation teams, external component suppliers, and cross-functional engineering groups to support robotic system development and integration
Assist in advanced manufacturing system controls, robotics, and automation research, development, verification and validation, testing, and production implementation
Support the development of intelligent control strategies using PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and industrial automation systems
Assist internal project teams on advanced control system development for industrial robotics, AGVs, AMRs, and automated equipment
Support predictive maintenance strategies and AI-driven automation enhancements
Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to continuous improvement in automation and smart manufacturing processes
Regular attendance is required to ensure collaboration and effective project execution
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Accredited Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical Engineering or related field with Internship or Co-op experience with either controls or software development focus
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (controls focus preferred); Master Electrician License a plus
Strong foundation in control systems, sensors, actuators, and system integration
Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow and PLC programming (Allen-Bradley Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, FactoryTalk, Connected Components Workbench)
Hands-on experience with industrial automation, robotics, AGVs/AMRs, and control system development and optimization
Experience designing, wiring, and maintaining industrial control panels in compliance with NEC and national electrical codes
Expertise troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial networks
Knowledge of embedded and automation-related programming (C, C#, Python)
Experience with automotive or heavy-duty vehicle systems and industrial communication protocols, including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, CAN, Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT, and Ethernet
Familiarity with IIoT and Industry 4.0 technologies, including Ignition MES (Perspective, Vision, and Edge)
Proven ability to lead projects and support installation, commissioning, and maintenance of automation systems
Company
Pierce Manufacturing
Pierce Manufacturing is an Appleton, Wisconsin based manufacturer of custom fire and rescue apparatus. It is a sub-organization of Frontline Communications.
Founded in 1913
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1996-01-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Caroline Zilisch
HR Business Partner
Kristin Matthias, MBA
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
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