Controls Engineer
Job in
Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
Listed on 2026-10-18
Listing for:
Dahlen Systems, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-18
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We're looking for a Controls Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and seeing their work come to life on the plant floor. This role offers the chance to design, program, and commission automation systems across a variety of industries, using modern tools like Rockwell PLCs, Ignition SCADA, and leading data platforms.
Responsibilities- Design and program control systems using primarily Rockwell PLCs
- Develop intuitive HMI/SCADA applications in Ignition, AVEVA, and Rockwell
- Integrate plant data using Canary Historian and AVEVA platforms
- Take projects from concept through startup and commissioning
- Perform FAT/SAT, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system performance
- Work directly with clients to deliver practical, high-quality solutions
- 3-7 years of experience in controls or system integration
- Strong PLC programming experience (Rockwell preferred)
- Experience with SCADA/HMI development (Ignition a plus)
- Knowledge of industrial protocols (Ether Net/IP, Modbus, OPC UA, IO-Link)
- Ability to read electrical schematics and think through system design
- Willingness to travel 20-30% for commissioning
- Experience with Canary Historian or AVEVA (Wonderware)
- Familiarity with MQTT, Sparkplug, or IIoT architectures
- Basic scripting or database experience (SQL, Python)
- Previous system integrator experience
- Project variety, no repetitive work
- Modern technology stack:
Ignition, IIoT, and data-driven systems - Ownership: see your work through from design to startup
- Strong team of experienced controls engineers
- Growth opportunities, technical or into leadership
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