Control Systems Engineer: Design & Commission Automation

Lakeland Companies

Minneapolis (MN)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

PTO & paid holidays

401(k) & profit‑sharing

Job summary

Lakeland Companies in Plymouth, MN seeks a Control Systems Engineer to design, program, test, and commission automation solutions. You will learn company, NEC, and UL standards while contributing to control panel design and documentation.

Responsibilities include developing schematics, 3D layouts, PLC/HMI apps, and assisting with hardware selection and startup activities. Strong teamwork and hands‑on automation experience are valued.

Qualifications

Associate degree, technical diploma, vocational training, military technical training, or equivalent hands‑on experience in Electrical Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, Controls, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field preferred.
Bachelor's degree is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

Learn & Design: Assist with electrical control panel designs, schematics, panel layouts, and bills of materials while learning company, NEC, and UL standards.
Create & Optimize: Develop detailed electrical schematics, 3D panel layouts, and bills of materials using EPLAN Pro Panel. 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 engineering team members.
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 complete accurate, high-quality work on schedule.
Grow Your Skills: Build technical knowledge through hands‑on project experience, coaching, and exposure to a variety of industrial automation applications.