Controls Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-02
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Controls Engineer
Salary: $75,000 - $125,000 per year
Location:
Grand Forks, ND
Minimum Degree:
Relocation Assistance:
Not Available
Are you ready to drive the future of automation? As a Controls Engineer, you will step into a vital, forward-thinking role as our resident subject matter expert in PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and advanced plant operating systems. Working alongside a collaborative, diverse team of technicians, supervisors, and managers, you will be the go-to problem solver tackling high-impact automation challenges. We are looking for a data-driven self-starter who brings fresh ideas to the table, champions continuous improvement, and designs the cutting-edge reliability strategies that keep our operations running at peak efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Optimize Next-Gen Production:
Partner with the engineering team to design, test, and seamlessly integrate advanced modifications for high-speed processing production lines. - Drive Automation Innovation:
Spearhead the implementation, design, and strategic recommendations for current and future high-speed automation projects. - Ensure Peak System Performance:
Conduct proactive periodic maintenance to maximize system uptime and reliability. - Master Complex Troubleshooting:
Rapidly diagnose and resolve advanced automation, instrumentation, and robotic system challenges across all material transfer applications. - Solve Critical Problems Fast:
Leverage deep technical expertise to independently troubleshoot complex electrical and control systems, even when documentation or data is minimal.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Education & Experience:
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline (BSEE preferred). We also highly value practical expertise and will welcome: - 10+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree, OR
- 5+ years of related experience combined with a technical degree or certification.
- Automation Software Expertise:
Advanced proficiency with the Rockwell Software suite, including Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000/500, and Factory Talk View Studio. - Hardware Mastery:
Direct, hands-on experience designing and laying out control panels for new production equipment, alongside extensive knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, and HMIs. - Advanced Diagnostics:
Highly skilled in utilizing specialized electrical troubleshooting tools, including multimeters, loop simulators, and meggers. - System-Level Vision:
Proven experience working with SCADA systems to monitor and optimize plant-wide operations.
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