GEA Group · 14 hours ago
Controls Engineer
Janesville, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expGEA Group is a global leader in engineering solutions, particularly in the food and beverage processing industry. They are seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, develop, and produce electrical control equipment and PLC/HMI software for high-speed centrifuges.
Food ProcessingIndustrialSupply Chain Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides electrical design, development, and programming based on approved P&ID (Piping & Instrumentation Diagram) conferring with Team members and management, as necessary. May also require exercising independent judgment
Responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software
Performs pre-approved engineering design evaluations and works to complete projects within budget and scheduling restraints
Design and develop electrical panels including machinery controls
Integrate components into the final design
Evaluate the effectiveness of the design and change if necessary
Estimate cost, reliability, and safety factors
Use computers extensively to produce and analyze designs
Generate specifications for components
Supports the electrical designer and purchasing in assembling bid/approval drawing packages
May assist in the supervision/training of engineers during development stage
Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates
Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Reviews industry policies and procedures to ensure data accuracy, security, and regulatory compliance
Reviews reports of production, malfunction, and maintenance to determine or address problems
Provide engineering and technical support for implementation and integration of control systems to ensure adequate and reliable operation
Provides electrical and controls support to customers and GEA personnel as needed, including troubleshooting, and hardware/software modifications
Troubleshoots and accomplishes minor program changes in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s)
Qualification
Required
Associate degree or equivalent in Electro-Mechanical Technology
Minimum 2 years of relevant hands-on experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Comfort working with AC/DC systems and 3-phase power
Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and schematics
Familiarity with control systems, process automation, and industrial networking
Experience with programming PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs
Ability to travel up to 40% across the U.S. and Canada
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
Tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
Company
GEA Group
GEA is the suppliers of systems and components to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2014-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Bernd Brinker
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Zsolt Szeker
SVP Indirect Procurement and Excellence Functions
Recent News
2025-12-30
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