Jobs · Engineering · Minnesota

Controls Engineer

Quanex · St Cloud, MN · 3 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$115k–$125k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Design, program, configure, test, and maintain PLC-based control systems and related automation equipment.
  • Develop and modify PLC, HMI, SCADA, robotics, servo, and motion-control programs.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce downtime, improve cycle time, increase throughput, and improve overall equipment effectiveness.
  • Provide hands-on technical support to Maintenance and Operations during equipment failures and production disruptions.
  • Serve as an escalation resource for difficult or recurring controls and electrical problems.
  • Design, modify, and maintain control systems in accordance with applicable electrical, machine-safety, and company standards.
  • Maintain accurate electrical drawings, network diagrams, program documentation, equipment manuals, and change records.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field; an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience may be considered.
  • Minimum of five years of hands-on controls engineering or industrial automation experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Working knowledge of electrical controls, instrumentation, sensors, variable-frequency drives, servo systems, industrial networks, and machine-safety systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead root-cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.

Qualifications

  • Ability to read, develop, and update electrical schematics, control-panel drawings, and technical documentation.

Skills

  • Strong technical expertise in industrial control systems and automated manufacturing equipment.
  • Hands-on approach to diagnosing equipment issues and implementing sustainable solutions.
  • Technical leadership for PLCs, HMIs, robotics, motion-control systems, industrial networks, and related technologies.
  • Collaborative and team-oriented environment.
  • World-class safety records.
  • Clean and well-lit work environment.
  • On-site, hands-on physical therapy.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental & vision coverage.
  • Paid time off, ESST, paid holidays & paid training.
  • 401(k) with company match & vesting.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Life insurance provided.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Wellness resources & onsite physical therapist.
  • Referral bonuses.

Pay

$115,000 - $125,000 annually, starting salary varies based on your experience.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, hours may vary based on business needs.

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