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Location: Urbana, OH
Job Title: Controls Engineer

About Rittal

Rittal is a leading global provider of solutions for industrial enclosures, power distribution, climate control, and IT infrastructure, as well as software and services. The company is a member of the Friedhelm Loh Group, a successful international player with 18 production plants, 80 subsidiaries, and 12,000 employees.

Rittal LLC has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world’s leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high-efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor, and hybrid applications.

Primary Activities/Duties

  • Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods using knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication, and assembly processes.
  • Lead and support improvement projects focused on productivity, quality, and cost.
  • Continuously assess new technologies and processes to enhance operational performance.
  • Support and manage new product development and launch initiatives.
  • Ensure safe execution of all operations, contributing to a zero-accident environment.
  • Meet or exceed targets for quality, productivity, uptime, on-time delivery, and cost.
  • Provide input and critique on machine control systems for fabrication, welding, assembly, and paint operations.
  • Support budget development and participate in benchmarking activities to promote world-class manufacturing.
  • Design, build, install, and troubleshoot industrial control and PLC systems.
  • Work with single and three-phase power distribution systems.
  • Ensure compliance with the Electric Code and OSHA regulations for new and existing equipment.
  • Program and support robotic control systems including Fanuc, Motoman, ABB, and Kuka.
  • Program and troubleshoot PLCs including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Mitsubishi platforms.

Knowledge & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Technology, or equivalent work experience.
  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
  • Technical experience in manufacturing environments required.
  • Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, welding, powder coating, and stamping .
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience with ProE and AutoCAD .

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a , you may contact the company’s Human Resources Department at (937) 399-0500.

This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a .

Rittal LLC and Eplan are proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EEO, including /Vets.

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Controls Engineer

Urbana, IL
Full time

Published on 12/05/2025

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