Control Systems Specialist / Controls Engineer
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 3669690
Date Posted: 11/13/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Saint Paul, MN
Salary: $45 - $60
Description
Go to end ⇓- Design and develop electrical control systems for custom industrial automation projects.
- Specify electrical controls components and equipment based on project requirements.
- Prepare electrical design sketches, drawing markups, and Bluebeam edits for dedicated AutoCAD designers.
- Develop, modify, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC programs using Studio 5000 and RSLogix 5000.
- Develop and troubleshoot HMI and SCADA applications using FactoryTalk and PanelView technologies.
- Support automation applications involving web handling, extrusion, batch processing, motion control, and conveyor/material-handling equipment.
- Collaborate with engineering personnel to develop practical electrical and automation solutions.
- Review electrical designs and communicate technical requirements to CAD designers and panel builders.
- Support safe electrical panel power-up, system checks, and equipment testing.
- Perform input/output (I/O) verification and PLC/HMI debugging.
- Diagnose electrical controls, programming, and equipment integration problems.
- Assist electrical contractors with installation questions and technical troubleshooting.
- Travel to customer facilities to commission automation systems and support production startup.
- Troubleshoot system performance issues during commissioning and startup activities.
- Coordinate with customers, contractors, and project teams to resolve technical problems.
- Document electrical designs, programming changes, system configurations, and commissioning activities.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation throughout project development and implementation.
- Collaborate with engineering teams and customers to ensure successful project delivery.
- Independently troubleshoot complex automation problems and implement effective solutions.
- Learn and apply new technologies to meet changing customer and project requirements.
- Support multiple projects with varying schedules, technical requirements, and complexity.
- Approximately 4–5+ years of hands-on Allen-Bradley PLC programming experience for experienced-level consideration.
- Ability to independently write, modify, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC code.
- Experience using Studio 5000 or RSLogix 5000 programming software.
- Understanding of electrical controls design and industrial automation systems.
- Ability to develop practical electrical control designs and communicate technical requirements to CAD personnel.
- Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems.
- Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and physical system interactions.
- Ability to diagnose complex controls and equipment problems.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to independently develop technical solutions and resolve equipment issues.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, control system documentation, and technical specifications.
- Ability to collaborate with engineers, designers, panel builders, contractors, and customers.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to clearly explain technical problems and proposed solutions.
- Self-motivation and ability to take ownership of assigned projects.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a project team.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to learn unfamiliar technologies and apply new technical knowledge.
- Related engineering or technical degree, or equivalent practical experience.
- Willingness to collaborate regularly with the engineering team in South Saint Paul, MN.
- Willingness to travel to customer facilities for equipment commissioning and startup.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
- Ability to work regularly with the engineering team in South Saint Paul, MN.
- Ability to work a daytime schedule, typically 8:00 AM–4:00 PM or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.
- Ability to work variable hours based on project schedules and customer requirements.
- Willingness to work approximately 48 hours per week on average, recognizing that actual hours vary.
- Ability to work extended days of 10–12 hours during field assignments when required.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays based on project needs.
- Ability to travel approximately 30% annually to local and out-of-state customer facilities.
- Ability to participate in extended field assignments lasting approximately 2–3 weeks, with rotations and breaks home as scheduled.
- Ability to perform hands-on industrial controls troubleshooting and commissioning.
- Ability to support electrical system startup, I/O verification, and PLC/HMI debugging.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, contractors, and internal engineering personnel.
- Ability to manage assigned technical responsibilities independently.
- Ability to follow established electrical safety procedures and customer site requirements.
- Ability to maintain accurate technical documentation and project records.
- Understanding that additional hours are paid at regular hourly rates rather than automatically at time-and-a-half, subject to applicable law.
- Experience developing HMI and SCADA applications using FactoryTalk or PanelView.
- Experience with custom industrial automation and systems integration projects.
- Experience designing and commissioning complete industrial control systems.
- Experience with web handling automation.
- Experience with extrusion process controls.
- Experience with batch processing systems.
- Experience with high-performance motion control applications.
- Experience with conveyor systems and automated material-handling equipment.
- Experience supporting cryogenic process automation.
- Experience with electrical control panel design and fabrication.
- Familiarity with UL 508A industrial control panel standards.
- Experience preparing electrical design sketches, drawing markups, or Bluebeam edits.
- Experience collaborating with AutoCAD designers.
- Experience performing electrical panel power-up and equipment startup.
- Experience conducting I/O verification and commissioning testing.
- Experience troubleshooting PLC/HMI communication and integration problems.
- Experience working directly with industrial customers and electrical contractors.
- Experience managing automation projects from design through commissioning.
- Experience documenting PLC programs, electrical designs, and system changes.
- Experience working on engineering teams supporting multiple customer projects.
- Experience independently solving complex controls problems.
- Experience learning and implementing new industrial automation technologies.
- Experience mentoring or assisting developing controls engineers.
- Previous industrial automation, electrical controls, or related military technical experience.




















