Controls Engineer

H. T. PROF Group; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group in Grand Forks, ND is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer to own PLC, VFD, and HMI programs and to serve as the subject-matter expert for automation.

You will collaborate with technicians, supervisors, and managers to solve high-impact challenges and drive reliability across production lines. You will design and test advanced modifications for high-speed lines, lead automation projects, implement preventive maintenance, and diagnose complex electrical and control issues with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline (BSEE preferred).
• 5+ years of related experience with a technical degree or certification, or 10+ years without a degree.
• Advanced proficiency with Rockwell Software: Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000/500, FactoryTalk View Studio.
• Hands-on experience designing and laying out control panels for new production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and integrate modifications for high-speed production lines.
• Lead automation projects with implementation and strategic recommendations.
• Perform proactive maintenance to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Troubleshoot electrical, control systems, and robotics across material transfer applications.
• Independently diagnose issues even with limited documentation.

Skills

Rockwell Automation expertise

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

SCADA experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related

Tools

Studio 5000

RSLogix 5000/500

FactoryTalk View Studio

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFDs

HMIs

Meggers / multimeters

Loop simulators

Job description

Are you ready to drive the future of automation? As a Controls Engineer, you will step into a vital, forward-thinking role as our resident subject matter expert in PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and advanced plant operating systems . Working alongside a collaborative, diverse team of technicians, supervisors, and managers, you will be the go-to problem solver tackling high-impact automation challenges. We are looking for a data-driven self-starter who brings fresh ideas to the table, champions continuous improvement, and designs the cutting-edge reliability strategies that keep our operations running at peak efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimize Next-Gen Production: Partner with the engineering team to design, test, and seamlessly integrate advanced modifications for high-speed processing production lines.
• Drive Automation Innovation: Spearhead the implementation, design, and strategic recommendations for current and future high-speed automation projects.
• Ensure Peak System Performance: Conduct proactive periodic maintenance to maximize system uptime and reliability.
• Master Complex Troubleshooting: Rapidly diagnose and resolve advanced automation, instrumentation, and robotic system challenges across all material transfer applications.
• Solve Critical Problems Fast: Leverage deep technical expertise to independently troubleshoot complex electrical and control systems, even when documentation or data is minimal.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education & Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline (BSEE preferred). We also highly value practical expertise and will welcome:
  • 10+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree, OR
  • 5+ years of related experience combined with a technical degree or certification.
• Automation Software Expertise: Advanced proficiency with the Rockwell Software suite, including Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000/500, and FactoryTalk View Studio.
• Hardware Mastery: Direct, hands-on experience designing and laying out control panels for new production equipment, alongside extensive knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, and HMIs.
• Advanced Diagnostics: Highly skilled in utilizing specialized electrical troubleshooting tools, including multimeters, loop simulators, and meggers.
• System-Level Vision: Proven experience working with SCADA systems to monitor and optimize plant-wide operations.