Automation Controls Engineer

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement

Automation Controls Engineer

HR-097-MN

Engineering

Engineering Manager, Project Manager

If you are an Automation Engineer with PLC Controller and Robotics experience, please read on!

We are a rapidly growing, integrator doing machine design and automation integration in the medical, mil/aero and high‑end industrial spaces. Work is exciting and challenging every day. Our customers range from Fortune 50 companies to startups and across many projects. You can work on small custom machines to full automated assembly lines. We are a small team accomplishing great things and are looking for experienced engineers to join our expansion office in MSP.

The Automation Controls Engineer is a professional responsible for using technology to improve and streamline a manufacturing process through automation. Depending on their specific assignment, he/she may be a stand‑alone contributor who can lead small‑scale automation projects, provide automation support within a specific area, or provide validation support for automation projects. The incumbent can also integrate into supporting a large‑scale project.

He/she is recognized as proficient in their field such as electrical and software control systems, instrumentation, hardware, utilities, or qualification testing. The Automation Controls Engineer meets customer needs in support of business goals. In addition, he/she supports and collaborates with junior‑level engineers. We are looking for an expert in Allen Bradley PLC’s and Rockwell programming tools such as Factory Talk View and Studio 5000.

• Project Support – Work within a project team, teamwork, schedule adherence, execution, start‑up, commissioning, owner interaction, qualifications
• Provide SME Leadership in designated area/field. This includes electrical design, schematic and cabinet design in AutoCAD electrical, PLC and HMI programming in Optix, Studio 5000 and Factory Talk View. Programming will extend from machine level to SCADA and factory system integration.
• If assigned as area lead, provide support for process issues, troubleshooting, continuous improvement projects, system administration, and serve as point of contact to operations personnel.
• Develop standards and provide expertise to management.
• Communications – Provide excellent verbal and written communications within area of responsibility.
• Use and demonstrate problem‑solving skills to best support and meet the needs within area of responsibility.
• Promote a collaborative and cooperative environment that embraces the ability to work effectively within teams.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP) – compliance, change control, quality oversight, validation.

System Technical

Skills:

Allen Bradley PLC/HMI – design, configuration, programming, troubleshooting, maintenance, administration;
Studio 5000, Optix® Core, Factory Talk View, Ignition SCADA;
Fanuc robots – PLC/PC based electrical control panel design; industrial network, IO link, smart IO.

• Bachelor’s degree – Engineering, Automation, Computer, Industrial, or Manufacturing.
• At least 5 years of direct experience in automation engineering, programming and validation.