Automation and Controls Engineer

This position provides support on projects and includes a combination of both in-office work as well as on-site support. Work is typically assigned one task at a time, and reviewed on a per-task basis. Project work varies across a multitude of industries, sizes, and many clients are large companies on the Fortune 500.

Great things about this company and role:

• Get paid for every hour worked – straight OT over 40 hours!
• Work with large Fortune 500 clients on cutting-edge automation projects!
• Work from Twin Cities area – hybrid home/office
• Be able to perform projects from concept through commissioning
• Full benefits, 401k with 5% match, Tuition Assistance

Responsibilities:  

• Level one programming, including but not limited to PLC, HMI, Vision Systems, Validation, Networking and Virtualization and Systems Architecture
• Perform design and engineering functions in accordance with accepted practices and company standards
• Prepare project scopes of work, preliminary design concepts, and cost estimates for small projects. Assist in gathering field data and preparing project specifications
• Coordinate design with other members of the project team
• Prepare project correspondence as needed
• Maintain positive client relationships on projects assigned

Requirements:  

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Computer Technology or related field from an ABET-accredited college or university
• Minimum of four years of controls, automation, and electrical troubleshooting and start-up experience
• Engineer In Training (EIT) or Professional Engineering (PE) certification preferred
• A varied industrial background is a plus. Key industries include food, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing.
• Ability to travel approximately 15-25%, both locally and overnight
• Prepare project scopes of work, preliminary design concepts, and cost estimates for small projects. Assist in gathering field data and preparing project specifications
• Develop high-quality, error-free industrial software programs per the defined project requirements
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States

Physical Requirement:

• Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk, and hear
• Lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• This employee may perform industrial field work which could include exposure to hazardous locations, inclement weather, moving mechanical parts, noise, ladders, uneven ground, and stairs
• This employee may perform industrial field work which could include exposure to a wide range of known food allergens