Senior Controls Engineer

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

Polaris is seeking a driven and experienced Senior Controls Engineer to provide technical support for industrial control systems for Polaris Manufacturing facilities located in either in Huntsville, AL or Wyoming, MN. In this role, you will play a key part in optimizing manufacturing processes and ensuring system reliability. You will report to the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team but will support the implementation of manufacturing strategies across our facilities in Huntsville, AL;
Monterrey, MX;
Roseau, MN; and Battle Ground, WA.

• Develop standards and machine specifications for new equipment used in the manufacturing process.
• Develop and maintain required documentation to support controls applications used in the manufacturing process, including operation and maintenance as part of controls team.
• Lead projects to deploy and improve manufacturing equipment.
• Oversee installation of control systems on new and/or existing equipment.
• Program changes that are required to maintain and improve the manufacturing process.
• Integrate control systems with MES systems to maintain product quality.
• Analyze and recommend improvement to manufacturing processes, which will benefit from automation techniques.
• Train production and maintenance personnel in control operations, maintenance and programming functions.
• Assist tooling department in the development and design of new tooling used in the manufacturing process.
• Assist controls engineering supervisor and manufacturing team with the development, justification, and execution of long range plans to meet corporate objectives.
• Prepare and present detailed technical reports, documentation, and presentations for global stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, quality standards, safety standards and OSHA compliance.

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years directly related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and mechanic skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

• Allen Bradley PLCs. Specifically Control Logix and Micro Logix.
• Allen Bradley Panelview plus HMIs.
• Allen Bradley VFDs.
• Troubleshooting and commissioning fieldbus networks (Ethernet/IP and Device Net).
• Creating and modifying schematics with AutoCAD.
• Managing Kepware Client and  communications.
• Assembly process design and optimization.
• Industrial equipment design and troubleshooting.
• Electrical panel building.

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $100,000 to $132,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.

To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!

At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market‑leading profit‑sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay‑for‑performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future.

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