Entry Level Controls Engineer Jobs in Appleton, WI

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Communication and Work Expectations:

• Strong willingness and ability to communicate, cooperate, and work with co-workers, supervisors, and customers.

• Builds and maintains healthy, long term, professional relationships with coworkers and customers. Maintains excellent composure, especially under pressure.

• Good personal interface skills to proactively identify and resolve any personnel issues.

• Develops and maintains the strong professional customer relationships that continue to generate repeat business.

• Has a thorough understanding of how to execute projects quickly and efficiently.

• Ensures alignment with project team and project leader. Identifies needed tools and provides resources with the information needed to work efficiently. Productivity is measured by the accuracy of work finished in a specific amount of time.

• Ensures the accuracy, detail and acceptability of work accomplished.

• Drives issues to completion with internal and external customers.

Technical Knowledge and Experience:

• High level of technical expertise in a focused area and working to develop a good general working knowledge of all technical areas including power, discrete controls, process systems, instrumentation, drives, DCS, PLC’s, pneumatics, hydraulics, etc.

• This person is recognized by peers as a dynamic and developing person and is actively engaged in coaching and training with more experienced resources.

• Takes direction and executes in a thorough and complete manor.

• Works efficiently with CAD and project leaders to deliver a superior product.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Entry Level to 3 years of experience in the controls / automation industry

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or comparable engineering discipline

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Location: Green Bay, WI

Travel:

Up to 25%

Work Environment:

• 60-75% standard office setting

• 25-40% shop and manufacturing facility

Physical Demands:

• Sufficient mobility to work in an office setting; stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.

• Must have ability to walk long distances and possess the flexibility to maneuver in and around machinery to take measurements.

• When on customer startups, must be able to travel long distances by car or plane and have the stamina to work extended hours (12+ hours per day) for up to 14 continuous days.

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $75,000 - $85,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and company holidays

• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.