Automation & Controls Engineer: Advanced Manufacturing

Automationtechies

Saint Paul (MN)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Biannual bonus opportunity
Competitive compensation package
Strong team culture

Job summary

Automationtechies in Saint Paul, MN seeks an experienced Automation & Controls Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of PLC/HMI apps on Logix platforms. You will work on motion control, conveyors, and integration with MES/WMS, performing FAT/SAT, startup, and ongoing support.

The role emphasizes hands‑on engineering, collaboration with senior automation staff, and delivering scalable automation solutions across industries.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; equivalent practical experience considered.
  • 8+ years of hands-on controls engineering in manufacturing/OEM/heavy industry.
  • Expert-level proficiency with Allen-Bradley platforms (ControlLogix/GuardLogix) and HMI tools.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy PLC and HMI/SCADA applications using Allen‑Bradley platforms.
  • Program and commission high‑speed motion systems with multi‑axis synchronization.
  • Design and optimize material handling, conveyors, AGV/AMR integrations, and MES/WMS interfaces.
  • Perform FAT/SAT, startup, commissioning, and ongoing support for automation projects.
  • Develop and maintain control philosophy, I/O lists, and engineering documentation.

Skills

Controls engineering
Industrial automation
Troubleshooting
Communication skills
Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering or related

Tools

Logix platform (ControlLogix/GuardLogix)
Studio 5000
RSLogix 5000
PanelView Plus
FactoryTalk View SE/ME

Job description

Automationtechies in Saint Paul, MN seeks an experienced Automation & Controls Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of PLC/HMI apps on Logix platforms. You will work on motion control, conveyors, and integration with MES/WMS, performing FAT/SAT, startup, and ongoing support.

The role emphasizes hands‑on engineering, collaboration with senior automation staff, and delivering scalable automation solutions across industries.

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