Control Systems Specialist / Controls Engineer

Description

• 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.

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