Controls Sales Engineer Jobs in Appleton, WI (NOW HIRING)

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Responsibilities
The Electrical Designer is responsible for the electrical design and drafting of Valmet new equipment and TIPS/MODS (converting, packaging, fold), including review and adaptation of electrical concepts from Valmet Italy.
This role focuses on detailed design execution (schematics, layouts, BOMs) and supports controls development activities to ensure solutions meet customer-specific requirements while maintaining Valmet standards.
The position collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and on-time electrical solutions.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop job-specific electrical schematics, layouts, and Bills of Material (BOMs) for new equipment and modifications
• Customize electrical designs to meet customer-specific requirements while maintaining standardization
• Support the sales team by evaluating feasibility of design changes and providing technical input
• Support purchasing with evaluation of new suppliers, components, and electrical standards
• Support customer service with replacement parts, obsolescence solutions, and documentation
• Provide technical support to field technicians, including troubleshooting electrical and basic controls-related issues
• Assist in resolving electrical non-conformities identified at suppliers or within internal processes
• Contribute to the development and implementation of electrical upgrades for obsolete platforms
• Participate in and support design reviews with internal teams and customers
• Ensure timely completion of design activities to meet cost targets and delivery schedules
• Support development and updates of PLC and HMI programs, including troubleshooting assistance
• Travel as needed to customer sites to support installation, commissioning support, and troubleshooting (up to 20%)

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Technology, Electrical Design, or related field
  (or equivalent hands-on industry experience)
• Strong ability to create:
  • Electrical schematics and panel designs
  • Bills of Material (BOMs)
    (Experience with AutoCAD, E3 or Eplan preferred)
• Working knowledge of or ability to learn.
  • Electrical control systems and components
  • Pneumatic systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication skills with cross-functional teams (service, sales, customers)

Preferred, not required

• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred
• Industry experience in tissue converting, packaging, or similar equipment is preferred
• Working knowledge of or ability to learn.
  • PLC systems (Rockwell, Siemens)
  • HMI systems

We Offer
We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a 401(k) with a Company match-up.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Please note this position is located in Green Bay Wisconsin. The position is not open for relocation or immigration sponsorship. Please be available to interview on site.
Additional Information
Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people. To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online.
Where everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 20,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries, and serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers' performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork.
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Valmet is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and applicants for employment will not be discriminated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.