Controls Engineer

You may not know our name, but you know our products.  What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us.  Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About the Role

As an Controls Engineer at Zekelman Industries, you will play a key role in delivering engineering solutions and optimizing plant performance within our Atlas Tube division. This position requires strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, hands-on technical expertise, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement, offering the opportunity to directly impact equipment reliability, plant safety, and operational efficiency.

You will collaborate closely with the Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations teams, ensuring that electrical systems, controls, and automation processes support consistent, high-quality production performance. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on problem-solving, enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and takes ownership of long-term reliability and improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Identifies needs for new equipment or modifications to existing plant systems to improve performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Troubleshoots electrical and controls-related downtime events and drives quick resolution to resume plant operations.
• Designs and implements electrical and control solutions for plant safety and improvement projects.
• Maintains accurate technical documentation for all plant equipment, including schematics, drawings, and bills of materials.
• Researches and evaluates new technologies for potential integration into plant operations.
• Partners with the Maintenance Manager to develop and implement electrical preventative maintenance (PM) schedules.
• Tracks reliability metrics and performs root cause analysis to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provides reports and corrective action plans to management for recurring or critical maintenance issues.
• Assists in training and skill development for maintenance team members.
• Supports contractor selection and oversight for assigned engineering projects.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field in electronics technologies.
• 3+ years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting within maintenance or engineering.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical prints and ladder logic.
• Experienced in PLC programming and troubleshooting—specifically Allen Bradley (ControlLogix, PLC-5, SLC-500, MicroLogix, PanelView), Siemens Simatic S7, and Wonderware systems.
• Skilled in drive setup, programming, and troubleshooting, including Allen Bradley PowerFlex AC drives and Unico Cutoff Servo Drives.
• Knowledgeable in AC and DC motor control systems.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communicator with proven leadership, organization, and problem-solving abilities.

What You’ll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental coverage. In addition, we provide a tuition assistance program, bonus plan, 401(k) with company match, loyalty awards, and much more:

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Loyalty Awards

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.  In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

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We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.