Electrical Controls Engineer

Position Description

Responsible for writing, designing, developing, updating, troubleshooting and maintaining programmable logic controller (PLC) and touchscreen display programs (primarily using Allen Bradley/Rockwell software) to interface with electrical control systems for legacy, standard, and custom industrial deburring, parts washing, and metal finishing machines. Capable of working on multiple equipment projects at the same time and responsible for validating the operation of the equipment during start up installation and commissioning. Works with various customer-submitted industrial equipment specifications as they relate to the electrical portion of the equipment order, inspect the electrical portion and PLCs programs of used equipment that is returned for rebuild, confer with vendors and work with purchasing to specify electrical components needed for projects, and work with customers during equipment build and commissioning. Talk with customers on the phone and via email to troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues. Travel as required.

Top Skills

• PLC programming
• Automation
• Allen-Bradley
• Controls engineering
• Allen Bradley PLC
• Electrical
• Design
• Electrical design

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience writing and developing PLC and HMI programs
• Experience writing programs specifically for machines or equipment is preferred
• Ability to analyze, edit and troubleshoot PLC programs written by others
• Experience with three-phase industrial electrical system design and a general working knowledge of industrial machinery
• Preferred experience in wiring and panel building
• Ability to analyze problems and select proper corrective action
• Good written and verbal communications
• Ability to organize tasks and work independently
• Experience programming FANUC robots beneficial

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

Contract to Hire position based out of Albert Lea, MN.

Pay

• $40.00 - $55.00/hr

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

Fully onsite position in Albert Lea, MN.

Application Deadline

Anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.