Controls Engineer

Location: Minneapolis

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

As a Controls Engineer supporting our Operation Engineering functions, you will support the industrial automation segment of all equipment.  Specifically supporting automation related tasks in conjunction with day/day manufacturing operations, support of site and equipment optimization efforts, and assisting in bringing new automation equipment into the facility. Through implementation, debug, and maintenance of the control systems that power our production equipment and new facilities automation, you will work closely with the all departments including R&D, NPI/Sustaining Engineering, Facilities Maintenance, Operations, and Leadership, to sustain and optimize all automation-based activities.
*** This role will work onsite, 5 days a week in Blaine, MN
*** WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS ROLE:

Lead the qualification, commissioning, and implementation of automated manufacturing equipment and production systems.

Identify and execute opportunities to improve safety, quality, throughput, OEE, and cycle times.

Develop controls architecture, PLC programs, HMIs, industrial communication networks, and machine safety systems for new and existing equipment.

Drive equipment upgrades, automation improvements, and modernization projects across manufacturing operations.

Develop equipment specifications and collaborate with machine builders, integrators, and suppliers through design, FAT, SAT, and production launch.

Analyze equipment and process data ensuring accurate tracking of test results and equipment performance to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions. Support new product introductions through development and integration of automated manufacturing and test systems.

Lead strategic automation projects from concept through implementation, managing scope, schedule, and stakeholder communication.

Research emerging automation technologies and develop long-term plans for automation, robotics, vision systems, and digital manufacturing solutions.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and technicians.

YOU HAVE:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.

Ideally 5+ years of experience supporting and developing automated manufacturing systems.

Strong PLC (Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, etc.), HMI, industrial networking, and machine safety experience.

Experience qualifying and commissioning new or upgrades to manufacturing equipment.

Proven success leading projects focused on quality improvement, cycle time reduction, and operational efficiency.

Experience working with machine builders, automation integrators, and capital equipment suppliers.

Experience with manufacturing data systems, SCADA/MES platforms, or SQL databases preferred.

Experience with robotics, machine vision, or advanced automation technologies preferred.

Strong troubleshooting, attention to detail, project leadership, communication skills, and a passion for building reliable and scalable automated systems.

WE HAVE:

A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every dayn

Vent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of…