Automation & Vision Control Engineer

Katalyst-Healthcares-; Benson (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst-Healthcares- is seeking a Control Engineer to troubleshoot and resolve real‑time control system issues and implement permanent solutions for automated assembly environments in Benson, MN. The role focuses on supporting process control software, machine vision inspection, and PLC/HMI integration.

Candidates with hands‑on experience in Proplanner, Pivotware, and Detect‑It vision inspection systems will excel as you design, test, and deploy control solutions across engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or engineering technology.
• Hands‑on experience with Proplanner, Pivotware and Detect‑It vision systems is highly preferred.
• Strong background in PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial automation controls.

Responsibilities

• Author, configure, and deploy Pivotware process control modules to guide operators through complex assembly steps.
• Integrate DC electric torque tools, scanners, and pick‑to‑light systems with the Pivotware platform.
• Use Proplanner to manage MBOMs, routing, and time studies, ensuring accurate data flow to the shop floor.
• Design and integrate Detect‑It AI vision inspection systems for part presence, orientation, and defect detection.
• Specify, position, and calibrate industrial cameras, lenses, and lighting systems.
• Program and validate vision algorithms to reduce defects escaping detection and minimize false‑reject rates.
• Develop and modify PLC logic using Rockwell Automation or Siemens platforms.
• Design and update HMI screens to coordinate with assembly software.
• Review electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and network architectures, including EtherNet/IP and Profinet.
• Lead installation, debugging, and buy‑off of automated assembly cells.

Skills

Proplanner

Pivotware

Detect‑It Vision Inspection

PLC Programming

HMI Development

Industrial Automation and Controls

Machine Vision Systems

Rockwell Automation / Siemens PLCs

EtherNet/IP

Profinet

Automated Assembly Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Katalyst-Healthcares- is seeking a Control Engineer to troubleshoot and resolve real‑time control system issues and implement permanent solutions for automated assembly environments in Benson, MN. The role focuses on supporting process control software, machine vision inspection, and PLC/HMI integration.

Candidates with hands‑on experience in Proplanner, Pivotware, and Detect‑It vision inspection systems will excel as you design, test, and deploy control solutions across engineering disciplines.