Oshkosh Corporation

Controls Engineer - 3rd Shift

Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States Full time

About Oshkosh Delivery, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Delivery is dedicated to redefining the future of last-mile and commercial delivery. Built on Oshkosh Corporation’s legacy of engineering excellence and innovation, we design and manufacture advanced delivery vehicles that are durable, efficient, and sustainable. With a focus on reliability, driver experience, and cutting-edge technology, Oshkosh Delivery empowers fleets and businesses to move goods smarter, safer, and with confidence, today and for the road ahead.

A Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining control systems for automated processes, equipment, and machinery. Key responsibilities include writing PLC code, troubleshooting system issues, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The Controls Engineer will also collaborate with cross-functional teams, optimize system performance, and provide ongoing technical support.

YOUR IMPACT

  • Ensure long-term, cost-effective maintenance of equipment and facilities.

  • Manage projects to minimize investment costs while providing facilities that operate with maximum efficiency (throughput, energy use, etc.).

  • Review, monitor, develop, modify, and maintain process control systems to maximize profitability.

  • Develop and maintain technical training documentation for the plant’s physical assets.

  • Apply hands-on experience to improve equipment reliability.

  • Implement solutions that support site operations and maintenance team objectives.

  • Drive continuous improvement by monitoring automation and control activities, benchmarking against best practices, and developing/implementing projects that improve efficiency and safety.

  • Demonstrate skills in requirements gathering, design, configuration, integration, and implementation of process control solutions, including PLC software, safety systems, HMI packages, SCADA systems, and PC networking technology.

  • Operate test equipment and analyze resulting data.

  • Serve as a technical resource supporting all processes throughout the facility.

  • Ensure equipment uptime through the timely and effective resolution of production equipment issues to meet customer service and line fill rate objectives.

  • Regular attendance is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Accredited bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with internship or co-op experience focused on controls or software development.

  • Must be available for 3rd shift hours.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required; a concentration in controls is a plus.

  • 2+ years of experience with Rockwell Automation Studio 5000, including Structured Text, Function Blocks, Drives, and PID/PIDE controls.

  • 2+ years of Siemens TIA Portal experience.

  • Course project experience with control systems, sensors, and actuators.

  • 2+ years of robotic maintenance and troubleshooting experience (Fanuc robots preferred).

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Pay Range:

$68,600.00 - $106,300.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.