Company Culture & Values
At WESCORP, we value people who show up ready to work hard and do things right. As a family-owned company since 1962, we take pride in building things that last – starting with our team. Our culture is built on trust, accountability, and mutual respect. We believe in putting in an honest day’s work, supporting one another, and holding ourselves to high standards of quality and performance.
Whether you’re working on the shop floor, in engineering, or supporting operations, you’ll be part of a team that values reliability, craftsmanship, and a hands-on mindset. We’re not looking for shortcuts – we’re looking for people who take ownership, stay focused, and care about the work they do. If that sounds like you, you’ll find a long-term home here.
Job Summary
The Controls Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, development, implementation, and improvement of automated manufacturing systems and controls across the production environment. This role is intended to complement the team’s already existing mechanical design strengths with deeper expertise in automation, controls, programming, and manufacturing system integration. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment and can bridge the gap between equipment functionality, controls logic, and practical shop-floor execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, support, and improve automated manufacturing systems, controls, and equipment integrations
- Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLC’s, HMI’s, sensors, and related control systems
- Partner with Engineering to identify opportunities to automate or streamline manual production processes
- Effectively communicate project status, risks, and technical decisions to Engineering and Production leadership
- Troubleshoot equipment, controls, and process issues affecting safety, quality, uptime, or throughput
- Assist in evaluating and specifying controls components, electrical hardware, and automation technologies for new and existing equipment
- Develop and update SOP’s, work instructions, and documentation related to automated systems and controls
- Support equipment commissioning, testing, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Analyze system performance and production data to recommend improvements in reliability
- Serve as a technical resource for controls, automation, and manufacturing process integration across the production environment
Core Competencies & Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in automation, controls, or engineering within a manufacturing environment
- Experience with AutoCAD or similar drafting/design software
- Experience with PLC programming, HMI interfaces, sensors, drives, and industrial control systems
- Working knowledge of mechanical systems, control panels, pneumatics, hydraulics, and industrial utilities
- Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and Quality
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with robotic automation, motion control, or part handling systems
- Exposure to vision systems, data collection, or industrial automation integration projects
- CAP, CCST, or Mechatronics certifications
Core Competencies
- Technical acumen – Possesses deep understanding of engineering principles, root cause analysis and manufacturing processes
- Communication & Collaboration – Communicates effectively with all levels of the organization, including shop floor, office staff, and leadership
- Continuous Improvement Mindset – Looks for ways to reduce manual burden, improve consistency, and increase operational efficiency
- Adaptability & Initiative – Comfortable managing shifting priorities between operations and business support
Physical Demands
- Work load should be split accordingly between the shop floor and office environment
- Lift or move up to 50 pounds regularly
- Use hands and fingers to operate tools, machinery, and equipment
- Work in environment that may include exposure to noise, heat, dust or chemicals
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
