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Intellectt Inc

Electrical Controls Engineer

Intellectt Inc, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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Location:

Wisconsin

Job Description The

Senior Controls and Automation Engineer

is responsible for supporting plant leadership in achieving business and financial goals by developing, improving, and maintaining robust testing and assembly processes. This role provides technical support and troubleshooting for production test equipment and programs while mentoring and guiding other engineers and technicians.

Essential Functions

Support, service, and troubleshoot test equipment and electrical systems within the plant.

Develop test equipment specifications ensuring compliance with

electrical safe work practices

and

OSHA

requirements.

Identify potential safety hazards and provide input into remediation to ensure equipment functionality meets required specifications.

Enforce safety expectations, document and communicate hazards and unsafe conditions to promote a

zero-incident culture .

Work collaboratively with

manufacturing, MESH, quality, product design engineering, suppliers, and customers

as needed.

Perform

root cause and failure analysis , applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills to ensure cost, quality, and performance targets are achieved.

Leverage advanced technology and innovation to improve the use and effectiveness of

information systems

for testing and controls.

Provide coaching, mentorship, and guidance to junior team members to enhance their technical and professional growth.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in

Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Science

from an accredited institution.

Minimum

3 years of test or controls engineering experience .

Hands‑on experience with multiple programming tools such as

Visual Basic/Studio, SQL, and Microsoft applications .

Proficiency with

Rockwell Software

(RS and Factory Talk),

RSLogix 5/500/5000 ,

Studio 5000 ,

FactoryTalk View ME/SE ,

VB6 ,

NI LabVIEW , and

NI TestStand .

Strong experience in

PLC and HMI programming

and

safety systems design .

Fundamental knowledge of electrical equipment at both

component and integrated system levels .

Ability to interpret and troubleshoot

electrical control, protection, instrumentation, and metering schematics and wiring diagrams .

Skilled in resolving equipment or installation issues in collaboration with multiple electrical contractors.

Experience in

electrical testing procedures and protocols .

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years

of experience in

Controls/Test Engineering .

Knowledge and practical experience with

Electrical Safe Work Practices

per

NFPA 70E .

Experience supporting an

Engineered-to-Order (ETO)

manufacturing environment.

Project management

experience using Eaton’s

PROLaunch

or similar frameworks.

Proven ability to work independently and thrive in a

team‑oriented environment .

Seniority Level Associate

Employment Type Contract

Job Function Manufacturing and Design

Industries Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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