Automation Controls Engineer – Design, PLC & HMI

Lakeland-Companies; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Control Assemblies in Plymouth, MN is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to design, program, test, and commission automation solutions for industrial applications.

You will learn and design electrical control panels, create schematics, and develop PLC/HMI/SCADA applications under experienced engineers. This role offers hands-on project exposure, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and opportunities to grow technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, Controls, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred.
• Basic knowledge of electrical engineering principles and industrial automation concepts.
• Experience with electrical design for custom automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn & Design: assist with electrical control panel designs, schematics, panel layouts, and BOMs while learning standards.
• Create & Optimize: develop detailed electrical schematics, 3D panel layouts, and BOMs; design custom control panels optimizing for performance, safety, and manufacturability.
• Program & Test: develop and test basic PLC and HMI/SCADA applications with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Support Projects: help select industrial control hardware and support system documentation, shop testing, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate: work with engineering, production, project management, and customer service to deliver high-quality work on schedule.
• Grow Your Skills: build technical knowledge through hands-on project experience, coaching, and exposure to various industrial automation applications.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA development

Schematic reading

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Technology or related field

Tools

EPLAN Pro Panel

Job description

Control Assemblies in Plymouth, MN is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to design, program, test, and commission automation solutions for industrial applications.

You will learn and design electrical control panels, create schematics, and develop PLC/HMI/SCADA applications under experienced engineers. This role offers hands-on project exposure, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and opportunities to grow technical expertise.