Controls Engineer

Position Summary

As a Controls Engineer at Alkar, you’ll design the latest automation control systems while collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and field service. We’re looking for someone who has a strong technical background and versatility who can shift gears when priorities change, help others, and grow alongside a company that’s still innovating after 100+ years.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLC, HMI, process, and motion systems —from initial concept through customer acceptance—Rockwell platforms preferred
• Translate customer and internal technical requirements into defined control strategies, documentation, and project deliverables.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and field service teams; serve as a flexible resource across projects and priorities as demands shift.
• Guide the design of electrical schematics and controls documentation to ensure safety, accuracy and quality.
• Support system startups and commissioning activities both remotely and occasionally on-site (travel up to 10%).
• Stay current with emerging controls technologies—servo motion, industrial networking, and automation trends
• Contribute to a team culture where everyone’s success matters.

What Sets Alkar Apart

Alkar has been an industry leader for over 50 years—and we’re still growing. What keeps our people here isn’t just stability; it’s the opportunity to do work that genuinely matters, on a team that values your development as much as your output. Many of our engineers and staff have spent decades with us, and that depth of experience creates an environment where you’ll learn, contribute, and grow from day one.

• Real-world impact — The systems we build are in food processing facilities around the world. You’ll see the results of your work in action.
• Innovation at the forefront — We embrace emerging technologies and encourage our engineers to stay current, bring new ideas, and continue improving.
• Personal and professional growth — We invest in our people. Whether it’s developing new skills, taking on bigger projects, or stepping into a new role, there’s room to grow here.
• Century-strong foundation — Over 100 years in business means proven processes, trusted customer relationships, and a company that knows how to weather change.
• People who stay — Long tenures are common here. Our team’s institutional knowledge and camaraderie are something you have to experience to appreciate.
• Flexible work hours — We trust our people to get the job done and offer flexibility to support work-life balance.