Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Controls Engineer specializing in Automation to support internal equipment, which will be installed and commissioned at various sites. The ideal candidate will have over 5+ years of experience in Controls Engineering, particularly with custom automated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support and troubleshoot internal equipment regularly on the floor.
• Program PLCs using Siemens or Rockwell Automation.
• Develop HMI/SCADA with WinCC or Ignition.
• Engage in Robotics programming, specifically with Fanuc.
• Design and interpret AutoCAD Electrical schematics.
• Work with controls hardware such as sensors, remote IO, servos, VFDs, machine vision, and barcode readers.
• Employ industrial networking protocols like Profinet and EtherCAT.
• Travel up to 25% for equipment installation and commissioning at various locations.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience in Controls Engineering for custom automated equipment.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens primary, Rockwell Automation secondary).
• Experience with Robotics programming (Fanuc).
• Familiarity with HMI/SCADA development (WinCC primary, Ignition secondary).
• Knowledge of controls hardware and industrial networking protocols.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls and Computer Control Systems, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical schematic design is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for installation and commissioning. #mneng26

This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

401k match ESPP - 15% discount PTO And more!

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.

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