Associate Controls Engineer: PLC & HMI Specialist

RiseMe; Cokato (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

ESOP

401(k) match

Paid time off (PTO)

Company‑paid life insurance

AD&D insurance

Short‑term disability

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Professional development

Job summary

APT is seeking an Associate Controls Engineer to design, program, test, and commission PLC/HMI control systems for food and dairy facilities across North America. You will work directly with senior engineers, contributing to project success and customer satisfaction.

You will gain hands‑on experience, learn rapidly, and grow toward leadership roles within a 100% employee‑owned company that values mentorship and hands‑on development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent automation experience.
• Strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement PLC and HMI programming, including custom reporting.
• Design, test, and commission control systems with senior engineers.
• Support projects from concept through completion, including on‑site commissioning.
• Collaborate with process engineers on control system strategies, I/O layouts, and equipment lists.
• Redline and update drawings for accuracy.
• Participate in FAT and in‑house testing.
• Create SOPs and training materials; provide end‑user training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Travel up to 30%

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

GPA 2.5 or higher (preferred)

Tools

PLC programming

HMI programming

FAT testing

Job description

APT is seeking an Associate Controls Engineer to design, program, test, and commission PLC/HMI control systems for food and dairy facilities across North America. You will work directly with senior engineers, contributing to project success and customer satisfaction.

You will gain hands‑on experience, learn rapidly, and grow toward leadership roles within a 100% employee‑owned company that values mentorship and hands‑on development.