Controls Engineer
Direct StartAppleton, Wisconsin, United States
Posted April 30, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Start is a Wisconsin-based staffing agency that specializes in placing technical, skilled‑trade, and professional candidates in the service, manufacturing, and consulting sectors. The firm focuses on full‑time permanent placements while also offering contract and contract‑to‑direct opportunities, ensuring flexible career paths for candidates. By investing time in understanding each client’s culture and needs, Direct Start eliminates guesswork and streamlines the hiring process, delivering the right talent the first time. The company’s commitment to community engagement and employee growth underpins its reputation for building long‑term, mutually beneficial partnerships.
Job Description
This position requires a Controls Engineer to design custom control systems that integrate well with client equipment and manufacturing processes, working closely with other engineers and project managers to create functional controls systems.
Requirements
- 2-5 years of experience with design, programming, and implementation of Rockwell Control Logix & Guard Logix PLCs
- Knowledge of HMIs (Studio 5000 ME with some knowledge of SE)
- Knowledge of Kinetix motion controllers and drives
- Knowledge of AC & DC drives
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel)
- Ability to balance personal workloads to meet changing deadlines
