Automation Controls Engineer II - PLC/Robot Motion Expert

Delkor Systems, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 111,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

401(k)

Job summary

Delkor Systems, Inc. is seeking a senior Controls Engineer to design, program and support packaging line controls. You will create machine and system programs, maintain libraries, and mentor technicians while ensuring OSHA-compliant safety standards.

The role emphasizes project ownership of a product line, codebase updates, and collaboration with service and checkout teams. The ideal candidate holds a 4-year Electrical Engineering degree (or 2-year plus experience) with 6+ years in

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Electrical Engineering or two-year degree in Engineering (or equivalent) and 6 years of related experience in Electrical/Controls Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with AB PLC, HMI, and Servo Control
• Experience with advanced motion development for multi-axis servo-driven robotics
• Experience with Fanuc robot controls preferred
• Experience with robotics/vision systems preferred
• Experience with SolidWorks or 3D CAD
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical

Responsibilities

• Create new programs for machines and complete integrated systems
• Assist Checkout Technicians with factory testing
• Organize and maintain updated libraries of all PLC programs, Robot Programs, and auxiliary devices files and templates
• Create hardware and software design and implement on machinery or integration projects
• Create new controls system designs
• Evaluate cost alternatives for current and future controls designs
• Act as an advocate of the integrated packaging line for functionality and project management
• Play a supervisory role related to subcontractor vendors
• Review and troubleshoot customer field issues and recommend viable solutions for quick resolution
• Work on projects to improve speed, capacity, reliability, functionality, and ease of operation
• Assist Service Department with troubleshooting machines, either in the field via telephone or on-site at the customer’s facility
• Ensure that programs follow Delkor’s standards and structures for ease of understanding by co-workers and customers
• Create documentation to share knowledge with other Controls Engineers as well as Checkout and Service Technicians
• Manage Program for Product Line: owner, updates, improvements and code base enhancements
• Follow all industry safety standards and drive use of Safety Risk assessment in evaluating machinery hazards
• Perform other tasks or duties as assigned

Skills

Electrical engineering degree

6 years related experience

AB PLC, HMI, Servo Control

Advanced motion development

Fanuc robot controls

Robotics/vision systems

SolidWorks or 3D CAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Education

Four-year degree in Electrical Engineering or two-year degree in Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

AB PLC

HMI

Servo Control

Fanuc robot controls

Robotics/vision systems

SolidWorks

3D CAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Delkor Systems, Inc. is seeking a senior Controls Engineer to design, program and support packaging line controls. You will create machine and system programs, maintain libraries, and mentor technicians while ensuring OSHA-compliant safety standards.

The role emphasizes project ownership of a product line, codebase updates, and collaboration with service and checkout teams. The ideal candidate holds a 4-year Electrical Engineering degree (or 2-year plus experience) with 6+ years in