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At Suburban Enterprises, you not only work for the company you own the company! The ideal candidate is happy where he/she is currently employed but is interested in a more self-directed work environment, increased responsibility, and the opportunity to grow into additional roles. We would like to hire someone interested in a career, not a job, who wants to do the work and be recognized for a job well done!\nThe Role - Controls Engineer\nThe Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, programming, commissioning, and ongoing support of engineered automation and industrial control solutions at customer facilities. This role provides technical leadership and project oversight throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring control systems are designed and implemented in accordance with customer requirements, applicable standards, project schedules, budgets, and established technical specifications. The Controls Engineer works closely with customers, project managers, technicians, electricians, and other engineering personnel to deliver reliable, safe, and maintainable automation solutions.\nWhat You'll Do\nProject Estimation & Planning: Develop accurate estimates, scopes of work, and proposals for customer automation projects.\nDesign & Documentation:Create detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) using AutoCAD Electrical.\nProgramming & Commissioning:Program, test, and troubleshoot industrial automation systems-including PLCs, HMIs, and AC/DC drives.\nSafety & Compliance: Ensure all designs and panel builds comply with relevant electrical and safety standards (e.g., NFPA 79, NEC, ISO 13849).\nCustomer & Technical Support: Provide high-level technical support and troubleshooting assistance to internal department technicians and external customers.\nProject Management: Lead multiple concurrent automation projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.\nWhat You Bring (Required Experience)\nEducation:Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant field including electrical engineering and/or electrical engineering technology or equivalent education and/or experience.\nExperience: 3+ years of hands-on experience in industrial electrical, controls, automation, instrumentation, or electromechanical systems.\nCore Technical Skills:Extensive experience troubleshooting industrial control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and motor controls.\nExperience programming and troubleshooting Rockwell PLCs and HMIs.\nExperience reading, interpreting, and modifying electrical control schematics and control panel layouts using AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Electrical.\n\nComputer Skills: Proficient with standard computer applications, including Microsoft Office, email, internet browsers, and basic file management.\nBonus Points For (Preferred Experience)\nProject Estimating: Experience developing project estimates, scopes of work, and budgetary proposals.\nStandards & Compliance:In-depth knowledge of industrial electrical and safety standards, including NFPA 79, NEC, and UL 508A panel design guidelines.\nSCADA & HMI Platforms: Experience programming advanced SCADA/HMI systems such as Ignition, FactoryTalk SE, or Wonderware.\nDatabases & Data Handling:Experience utilizing Microsoft SQL Server for data logging, recipes, or reporting.\nSystem Integration & Networking: Understanding of industrial networking (Ethernet and Serial).\nRobotics & Multi-Platform Programming:Experience integrating industrial robots or programming alternative PLC/HMI platforms (such as Siemens).\nIndustry Background:Direct engineering experience within the food, beverage, or paper industries.\nWhat We Offer - Why Choose Suburban Enterprises?\nTeam Member Ownership: Work for a company where your contributions directly impact your future\nCommitment to Safety: Safety isn’t just a priority; it’s our promise to you and your family\nCareer Growth: This isn't just a job - it's a career path with opportunities for advancement\nContinuous Learning: Investment in your professional development\nCollaborative Culture: Work with a team that values respect, integrity, and excellence\nComprehensive Benefits: Competitive pay, ESOP, 401(K) with employer match, and no healthcare premium increases for 4 years\nReady to Join Us?\nOur high standards of service to our customers and clients require that we select only the top team members based on our culture and core values so please read and understand them or come with clarifying questions because we work, live, hire and promote by them. 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