Controls Engineer

Job Title

Controls Engineer

As a Controls Engineer, you will design, install, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, motion control, robot, and vision software solutions. Your work will align with company design standards and customer requirements for all assigned projects.

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Mechanical Design, and Electrical Design teams to understand machine function and develop appropriate software solutions.
• Support the Electrical Design Engineering team by participating in design reviews and providing technical guidance from a programming perspective.
• Identify and provide reliable solutions for technical issues to ensure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the process.
• Provide customers with technical support.

• Proficiency in PLC programming, automation, and controls engineering, particularly with Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Experience with machine vision, servo motors, motion control, and Fanuc robots.
• Ability to understand structured software design principles.
• Knowledge of electrical design and engineering.

• BS degree preferred with 5+ years of experience, but candidates with an AAS degree will also be considered.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW and various machine vision software applications.
• Ability to understand and follow safety policies including lockout/tagout, electrical safety, arc flash safety, and robotic systems safety.
• Capability to troubleshoot and debug complex automation systems, addressing software bugs, wiring issues, or mechanical problems.

The role is 100% onsite, working directly with machines. There is occasional travel to local customers and potentially less than 10% travel out of state or to other locations for support. The team consists of approximately 12 employees, offering a small company atmosphere while being backed by a global organization.

Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

The pay range for this position is $90,000.00 - $ per year.

Benefits:
Full time annual employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible to enroll in the benefits outlined in this guide. Eligible family members include Spouse and Children (defined as natural-born children, legally adopted children, stepchildren, children for whom you or your spouse serve as legal guardian, children for whom coverage is mandated by a qualified medical child support order, disabled dependents with required documentation).

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 13, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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