Controls Engineer

Tharp Consulting; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, and support automation and control systems in manufacturing operations. You will develop, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC and HMI solutions, integrating drives and sensors to improve equipment performance.

Join a growth-oriented, people-first culture with collaborative cross-functional teams, ensuring documentation and compliance with electrical and safety standards across all projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in automation and control system design and programming.
• Knowledge of PLC, HMI, drives, and sensor integration.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent collaboration skills and attention to safety standards.
• Ability to work within a growth-oriented, people-first culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC/HMI solutions to ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Integrate drives and sensors to enhance equipment performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain thorough documentation and ensure compliance with electrical and safety standards.

Skills

Automation design

PLC programming

HMI programming

Sensor integration

Troubleshooting

Job description

Role:

Controls Engineer responsible for designing, programming, and supporting automation and control systems in manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC/HMI solutions to ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Integrate drives and sensors to enhance equipment performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain thorough documentation and ensure compliance with electrical and safety standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in automation and control system design and programming.
• Knowledge of PLC, HMI, drives, and sensor integration.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent collaboration skills and attention to safety standards.
• Ability to work within a growth-oriented, people-first culture.