KLM Controls, Inc.

Compensation

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KLM Controls is a highly regarded engineering firm specializing in automation and systems controls for manufacturing. We deliver system retrofits, upgrades, automation solutions, and turnkey integration across a wide range of industries—including Paper & Film, Steel, Food & Bakery, Plastics, Foundry, Rubber, and Vinyl. Our engineers enjoy the best of both worlds: a comfortable, collaborative office environment for design and development, paired with the rewarding, hands-on experience of implementing their work directly on customer equipment in the field. Every project brings new challenges and opportunities to apply creative problem-solving across diverse applications. Job Scope • Engineer, design, test and commission electrical automation control systems • PLC Programming (Rockwell Automation, Siemens) • Drive system design and configuration • HMI design and development • Electrical drawings in AutoCAD • Troubleshoot control systems at customer facilities Required Education and Skills • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering • 5–10 years of relevant experience • Strong communication skills for effective customer and internal interaction • Ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision • Attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Hands-on experience with PLC/HMI programming (Allen-Bradley and Siemens preferred), coordinated drive systems, and motion control, robotics is a plus • Solid understanding of drives and motor theory • Strong troubleshooting abilities with complex control systems • Good understanding of typical industrial processes and applications • Willingness and ability to travel locally to customer facilities; most travel is local with home return each night. Occasional long-distance travel is typically less than one week. • Ability to pass a background check and drug test PLEASE - No recruiters Company DescriptionKLM Controls is a respected and sought-after engineering firm specializing in automation and systems controls for manufacturing. We work across a wide spectrum of industries—Plastics, Steel, Food & Bakery, Paper & Film, Foundry, Rubber, Vinyl, and more. Our engineers enjoy a balance of office-based design work and hands-on field implementation, seeing their projects come to life directly on customer equipment. We are growing and looking for an Automation Controls Engineer who enjoys creative problem-solving, diverse applications, and the ability to work on projects from concept through commissioning.