Controls Engineers and Technicians

Biehle Electric

Seymour, IN

Estimated pay: Est. $28–$37/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

**Controls Technicians & Controls Engineers (Multiple Openings, All Experience Levels)**

**Company Description:**

Biehle Electric has delivered industrial electrical solutions since 1982. We’re a family-owned company, and we treat our customers the way we treat our own. Our work runs from power distribution and facility cabling to complete control systems for material handling, process controls, equipment integration, and product filling lines. Our controls team handles a project from design through UL-listed panel builds, programming, and startup, so you’ll see your work all the way into production on the plant floor.

**Role Description:**

Our controls team is growing, and we’re hiring for several positions at different levels. You’ll work on designing, building, programming, and commissioning industrial control systems for our customers, and you’ll split your time between the office, our panel shop, and customer sites. Whether you’re starting out or you’ve been doing this for years, there’s a place for you here. Newer team members get hands-on mentoring, and experienced engineers take full ownership of projects.

**Open Positions:**

**Controls Technician**

• Wire, test, and troubleshoot control panels in our shop and in the field
• Assist with startup, commissioning, and I/O checkout on customer sites
• Make basic PLC and HMI edits under engineering direction
• Support retrofits, upgrades, and service calls on existing systems
• *Experience:* A 2-year degree or technical school training in electrical, electronics, or industrial maintenance is a plus, but not required with relevant hands-on experience.

**Controls Engineer (Entry Level)**

• Program, test, and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs with guidance from senior engineers
• Develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, and bills of materials in AutoCAD Electrical
• Support on-site startup, commissioning, and testing
• Produce project documentation, including drawings, I/O lists, program backups, and as-builts
• *Experience:* A degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on controls experience.

**Controls Engineer (Experienced)**

• Own projects from design through startup, including scope, design, programming, and commissioning
• Lead on-site startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting of new and legacy systems
• Design control panels and schematics for UL-listed panel builds
• Mentor technicians and entry-level engineers
• Act as a technical point of contact with customers and project managers
• *Experience:* A degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field plus 5+ years of industrial controls experience, or 8–10 years of hands-on controls experience without a degree.

**What Everyone on the Team Does:**

• Works with Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs (Studio 5000 / RSLogix, FactoryTalk View)
• Supports retrofits and upgrades of existing control panels and legacy systems
• Works alongside our electricians, panel builders, and project managers to deliver projects on schedule
• Put safety first on the plant floor and in the shop

**What We’re Looking For:**

*Required (all positions)*

• Solid understanding of industrial electrical systems, control circuits, and safety practices
• Willingness to travel regularly to customer sites
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working on a plant floor

*Preferred*

• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical
• Familiarity with VFDs, servo drives, industrial networks (EtherNet/IP), and safety systems
• Experience with conveyors, material handling, or packaging/filling lines
• Exposure to robotics integration
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E and UL 508A

**What We Offer:**

• Competitive pay based on position and experience
• Company vehicle, depending on position and experience
• A clear path to advance from technician to engineer
• Training and room to grow with a company that keeps expanding
• A family-owned culture where safety and quality come first

**Benefits:**

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays

**How to Apply:**

Submit your resume and let us know which position interests you. If you’re not sure where you fit, apply anyway. We’ll find the right level for you.

**Equal Opportunity Employer:**

Biehle Electric Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Work Location: In person