Controls Engineer

Regal Rexnord•Oshkosh, WI

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Controls Engineer with a strong background in conveyor systems and industrial automation programming and design. This role focuses on designing, programming, and commissioning control systems for conveyor-based material handling solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial networking, and will play a key role in supporting new installations, upgrades, and troubleshooting efforts. Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools. The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture. Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent related experience.
Proven expertise in Allen Bradley PLC programming and AC/DC motor control.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and control system design.
Strong troubleshooting skills and hands-on experience with machinery and mechanisms.
Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
Willingness to travel up to 20% (domestic and limited international travel).

Nice To Haves

Experience with Allen Bradley Studio 5000, Factory Talk Studio, Siemens PLCs, CAN/Ethernet/Profinet/ASI networks.
Certifications in Qualified Electrical Worker, UL MTR.
Familiarity with CODESYS, Ladder Logic, and TIA Portal.
Project management experience and mentoring junior engineers.
5+ years of experience in controls engineering with a focus on conveyor and automation systems.

Responsibilities

Program and debug Allen Bradley PLCs (Studio 5000, RSLogix), HMIs, and communication devices.
Design and develop electrical control systems in compliance with engineering standards, codes, and customer specifications.
Design and implement AC/DC motor control systems and frequency drives.
Integrate conveyor systems with SCADA, MES, and other plant-wide automation platforms.
Collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution.
Evaluate and select electrical components and ensure manufacturability and quality.
Provide technical support to sales, applications, and field service teams.
Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and housekeeping procedures.