Controls Engineer

Taylor Corporation Controls Engineer Opportunity

Taylor Corporation is a dynamic, diversified company with big plans for the future ― and your career. We power our employees' potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. If you're ready for something bigger ― more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth ― we should talk. We're passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we're looking for people like you.

Ready to reach your potential? It's time to look at Taylor.

Your Opportunity:
Taylor Corporation is looking for a Controls Engineer to join our team in North Mankato, MN.

Your Responsibilities:

• Plan and schedule work to be done in the most cost efficient and safe manner while working to maintain project timelines
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles to design products such as product conveying systems, instruments, controls, robots, machines, etc.
• Coordinate electrical equipment purchases & managing inventory for projects
• Analyze plant processes, design and implement improvements
• Troubleshooting issues with hardware and processes
• Create, maintain and keep current all hard copies and electronic data bases: all electrical and pneumatic schematics; panel layouts; PLC, operator display, operator interface, and robot programs; machine power distribution and all related vendor controls component part documentation
• Collaboration between Mechanical Engineers, Electricians and Operations
• On-hands assistance with the machine shop and electricians as needed
• Occasional travel within the U.S. for installations and site visits

You Must Have:

• Bachelors of Science in Electrical, Controls Engineering or related field
• 1 + years of experience with PLC programming in a manufacturing environment writing and editing PLC programs and HMI user interfaces.
• Experience in CAD software creating electrical prints
• Strong organizational skills overseeing multiple projects at once
• High computer literacy – ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong cause-effect analytical abilities to solve problems
• Ability to operate autonomously and self-direct
• Excellent communication and teambuilding skills and an ability to manage relationships with internal and external customers, fostering a relationship of trust and mutual respect

We Would Also Prefer:

• Print Industry Experience a plus
• Experience with Autodesk
• Experience with Allen Bradley
• NFPA 79 and ANSI B11.19

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation's total compensation and benefits package for employees.

About Taylor Corporation

One of the largest print and communications firms in North America, Taylor's family of companies provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges. We work diligently each day to create printed and digital marketing communication solutions that help power many of the world's most recognizable brands.

With more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries, Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.

Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.