Controls Engineer II

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This range is provided by CPC - Colder Products Company. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$75,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

At CPC (Colder Products Company), we’re not just connecting fluid lines – we’re connecting people, ideas, and possibilities. For nearly 50 years, we’ve been engineering cutting-edge fluid connection technologies that power industries from biopharmaceutical, thermal management (liquid cooling of electronics), medical, industrial, and chemical handling markets. But what sets us apart? Our people. We’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and forward‑thinkers who thrive in a culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.

Headquartered in Minneapolis/St. Paul, with over 700 employees in 14 countries, we’re growing fast, and we want you to grow with us!

Are you ready to make an impact and work with a company that values your expertise, ideas, and career growth? As our next Controls Engineer II, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping our organization’s success. This isn’t just a job – it’s a career move where you’ll thrive, learn, and enjoy coming to work.

• Design and develop HMI, MES, and SCADA systems built around the Ignition platform using SQL, Python, JavaScript, and other languages and technologies.
• Implement and integrate equipment used in assembly processes having capability for statistical process control (SPC). Develop and maintain SPC control charts and monitoring systems.
• Create, modify, and maintain programs for machines, robotics, and systems.
• Perform troubleshooting for process equipment hardware and programming of controllers such as PLCs and HMIs.
• Analyze automation equipment failures and propose solutions to address the failures so that they do not recur.
• Analyze plant processes and recommend new technologies, equipment, or systems to streamline operations.
• Lead/coordinate Statement of Work (SOW) and User Requirements Specification (URS) documentation to ensure equipment meets intended application.
• Coordinate work from suppliers supporting maintenance, new equipment, integration, or other work.
• Ensure new automation equipment is implemented and functions to the intended design and applicable automation standards.
• Create electrical schematics and other engineering support documents for new or existing equipment.
• Work consistently to drive continuous improvement.
• Perform automation work in compliance with all area safety procedures and policies.
• Perform other job duties as assigned to meet business needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or other related technical discipline.
• 3 years of related experience in the field of automation and robotics.
• Understanding of machine motion & terminology.
• Able to read, understand, analyze, and problem solve electrical schematics and engineering related software programs.
• Strong computer skills with experience using CAD software and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Project).
• This role may require 5% of travel, domestically. Candidates should be comfortable with occasional travel as needed to support business objectives.

• 3D Cad (PTC Creo).
• HMI and SCADA programming experience.
• Allen Bradley PLC programming experience.
• Fanuc, Universal Robot, Epson experience.
• Asyril feeder experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

At CPC, our people aren’t just employees, they’re the driving force behind our success. We’ve built a culture rooted in respect, collaboration, and integrity, where every voice matters, and innovation thrives. It’s not just us saying it; CPC has been recognized as a Top Workplace 5x in the past 6 years, because we genuinely care about our employees’ growth, well‑being, and success.

This isn’t just a workplace; it’s a community where you’ll feel valued, empowered, and inspired to do your best work every day.

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