Control Engineer

Prolim is hiring for a Control Engineer role for a leading client

Location: Benson, MN

We are seeking an experienced Control Engineer to troubleshoot, develop, and optimize automated manufacturing control systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with industrial automation, PLC programming, machine vision inspection systems, and manufacturing execution software.


The candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting and eliminating control system issues in real time while implementing strategic solutions to prevent recurring problems and improve manufacturing efficiency.


Key Responsibilities

• Author, configure, and deploy Pivotware process control modules to guide operators through complex assembly steps.
• Interface DC electric torque tools, scanners, and pick-to-light systems with the Pivotware platform.
• Utilize Proplanner software to manage the Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM), routing, and time studies, ensuring seamless data flow to the shop floor.
• Design and integrate Detect-It AI vision inspection systems for part presence, orientation, and defect detection.
• Specify, position, and calibrate industrial cameras, lenses, and lighting environments.
• Program and validate vision algorithms to eliminate escape defects and reduce false-reject rates.
• Design and modify PLC logic using platforms such as Rockwell Automation and Siemens.
• Develop and modify HMI screens to coordinate with assembly software.
• Review electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and industrial network architectures such as EtherNet/IP and Profinet.
• Lead physical installation, debugging, commissioning, and buy-off of automated assembly cells.
• Troubleshoot control system issues and implement permanent corrective solutions to improve production reliability.

Required Skills

• Pivotware process control software.
• Proplanner manufacturing software.
• Detect-It AI vision inspection systems.
• PLC programming (Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley / Siemens).
• HMI development and configuration.
• Industrial machine vision and inspection systems.
• DC electric torque tools integration.
• Barcode scanners and pick-to-light systems.
• Industrial cameras, lenses, and lighting calibration.
• EtherNet/IP and Profinet communication protocols.
• Electrical schematics and control panel layouts.
• Automated assembly line installation, debugging, and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• Hands-on experience in industrial automation and manufacturing control systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and commissioning automated assembly equipment.
• Strong understanding of PLCs, HMIs, machine vision, and manufacturing processes.