Hiring: Controls Engineer II Company: Trex Company Location: Little Rock, AR Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:14:38 Employment Type: Full-time / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : PLC About the job Experience: •Controls Engineer I: 0-1 years of controls design and programming experience in a manufacturing environment. •Works under the guidance of senior engineers. •Focuses on execution, documentation, and troubleshooting support. •Controls Engineer II: 2-4 years of controls design and programming experience in a manufacturing environment. •Mid-level engineer with demonstrated experience in PLC programming and capital project support. Required Skills: •Lead and foster our “people first” culture. •Participate in site safety programs designed to assure safe working conditions and eliminate any workplace accident. Be familiar with and provide oversight on NFPA70E. Be a visible participant in the site safety program. •Develops and executes changes to PLC controls where necessary working with process engineers and maintenance technicians. •Maintains the documentation (both electronic and hard copies) for the electrical panels and PLC controls for each process. This would include drawings, diagrams, manuals, installation disks/CD's and any other pertinent information. Updates any documentation where necessary. Follows a controlled PLC change system that will track changes. •Supports capital engineering projects for new equipment, including panel design, coordination with vendors for construction, PLC and HMI programming and new equipment startup. •Involved with PLC, drive, instrumentation, and electrical installations. Available to assist maintenance with troubleshooting of controls issues. •Develops and reviews procedures and provides training for others to handle routine PLC control or electrical issues during normal off-hours. Provides off-shift troubleshooting if necessary. •Conducts and maintains the necessary contacts for ensuring that PLC controls and equipment are current and that the necessary spare parts are available. Qualifications: •Candidates with an associate degree, along with 3 years of controls design and programming experience in a manufacturing environment, will be considered. •Candidates with an associate degree, along with 5 years of controls design and programming experience in a manufacturing environment, will be considered. Compensation: •$68,000 - $98,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •This role is also eligible for further compensation through an annual/sales bonus, in addition to the base salary Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!