Controls Engineer

Position SummaryThe controls engineer will lead and implement controls projects across Zinpro's Shell Rock manufacturing plant. The role will include systems design support for new production areas, integration of upgraded equipment in existing systems, and projects targeting obsolete equipment. The controls engineer will work closely with plant leaders and assist in troubleshooting issues with existing systems when needed. This hybrid role requires on-site presence at the plant one week each month.Essential FunctionsCreating and interpreting wiring diagrams used in an Industrial Automation and Control System (IACS).Wiring and troubleshooting electrical systems containing fuses, pushbuttons, selector switches, relays, and other components.Programming and operating small- and medium-scope Programmable Logic Controllers, and supporting projects associated with those controllers.Troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controller projects.Designing, programming, and troubleshooting plant floor and distributed Human Machine Interfaces (HMI).Tracing operational data from plant floor electro-mechanical devices to the controller, HMI, and reporting tools within an IACS.Developing controls elements to assist in the preventative maintenance of plant floor equipment.Starting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting low voltage variable frequency drives, with power ranging from 1 HP to 500+ HP.Troubleshooting layer 2 and layer 3 switches and routers within an industrial networking environment, in the support of Ethernet, as well as proprietary industrial networks.Working closely with instrumentation suppliers and plant maintenance to continually improve process controlsQualificationsMinimum Required:Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field (or 5+ years of experience in manufacturing setting).Knowledge of electrical safety principles and best practices.Familiarity with the programming of Rockwell PLCs and HMIs.Experience with electrical schematics and one-line diagrams.Experience troubleshooting issues with operating systems in the field.Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently.Past work using data analysis and the development of control systems.Travel RequirementsThis is a hybrid position located in Shell Rock, IA and requires attendance at the plant one week per month. The position will engage in occasional company-sponsored travel. Competencies and Core ValuesMust possess qualities and skills that align with Zinpro's Core Values:Build Trust: We believe in being purposeful with our words and actions. We work to build trust with customers, vendors, and co-workers through being truthful and fulfilling our commitments. We honor our word and are accountable for our actions.Win Together: We believe we can better achieve when we work united, internally and with customers. When we embrace and leverage our diverse individual talents with global perspectives, we create a team that's stronger and smarter than any one individual. We are all bound by the belief that when we work together, we can realize greater potential.Serve Generously: We believe in putting people first, supporting each other's efforts and treating all with kindness and respect. We work in partnership with customers and ourselves to create opportunities; a win for another is a win for us.Always Improve: We believe in what's right and pursuing continuous growth and improvement for customers, our company, and ourselves. Our high expectations drive us to consistently and reliably deliver the highest quality. We work to be better each day.Dream Big: We believe advancement starts with being curious. We embrace the freedom to explore, create, and express ideas without the fear of failure. We always learn from each other and our customers, from our successes and our mistakes.Zinpro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Created: 2026-04-02