Controls Engineer II

Job Category
:
Engineering

Requisition Number
: CONTR
001956

• Posted:
  January 6, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Showing 1 location

Minnesota
4300 Round Lake Road West
Suite 300
St. Paul, MN 55112, USA

• Pay or shift range: $115,000 USD to $140,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Create new programs, schematics and panel layouts for machines and complete integrated systems.
• Assist Test Technicians with factory testing.
• Organize and maintain updated library of all PLC programs, schematics, CAD files and templates.
• Accountable for both hardware and software design and implementation on machinery or integration projects.
• Create new controls system designs.
• Evaluate cost alternatives for current and future controls designs.
• Develop and maintain the electrical project schedule for project work in progress.
• Act as an advocate of the integrated packaging line for functionality and project management.
• Play a supervisory role related to subcontractor vendors.
• Review and troubleshoot customer field issues and recommend viable solutions for quick resolution.
• Work on projects to improve speed, capacity, reliability, functionality, and ease of operation.
• Assist Service Department in troubleshooting machines, either in the field via telephone or on-site at the customer’s facility.
• Ensure that programs follow a standardized and structured format for ease of understanding by co-workers and customers.
• Create documentation to share knowledge with other Controls Engineers as well as Checkout and Service Technicians.
• Perform other tasks or duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Four-year degree in Electrical Engineering or two-year degree in Engineering (or equivalent) and 8 years of related experience in Electrical/Controls Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with robotics/vision systems.
• Experience and/or familiarity with AB, Fanuc PLC.
• Experience with kinematic analysis of mechanisms and coordinating motion control.
• Experience with Solid Works or 3D CAD.
• Minimum of one year of AutoCAD experience required.

Technical

Skills and Abilities

• Able to read, understand, analyze and problem solve electrical schematics and engineering related software programs.
• Able to use standard computer programs for work processing including Microsoft Office products.
• Able to tutor and/or lead others on designs and projects.
• Must exhibit a high level of inquisitiveness, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Interpersonal Communication

• Communicates clearly and effectively (verbally and non-verbally) to individuals and groups, internally and externally, to exchange ideas and convey detailed information accurately.
• Works well with a variety of people and personalities, and with other Delkor departments.
• Works collaboratively, as a team member, to suggest ideas and resolve issues in a positive manner.

Work Ethic

• Self-motivated and able to work independently and accurately with minimal supervision.
• Takes ownership of his or her area(s) of responsibility.
• Understands the need to work productively, making good use of his or her time.
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to independently problem solve engineering issues.
• Innovative in developing more efficient and effective methods of completing assigned tasks.
• Well organized with a strong aptitude for details.
• Able to maintain a positive work environment, even when encountering challenging situations.

Physical Requirements

• Sit at a desk or in meetings for extended periods of time that often include extensive time on a computer.
• Stand and walk for a portion of the day to interact with other employees.
• See and judge distances and space relationships to successfully complete detailed activities to fine tolerances, including reading engineering schematics, spreadsheets and other documents.
• Possess arm and hand mobility and strength to lift, bend, hold, reach, carry, push and pull packages, supplies, and the like used by the Engineering Department and to support the production floor.
• Seventy to eighty percent…