Controls Engineer

Konik; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Paid Time Off

401k with Employer Match

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Konik is seeking a Controls Engineer in Minnesota to join a hands-on engineering team involved in PLC/HMI programming, system development, startup, and troubleshooting of industrial automation systems. The role spans design, programming, commissioning, and field support with travel to startup sites.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of PLC/HMI experience and strong debugging skills, plus an Associate (or higher) in Controls/EET; Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PLC/HMI programming experience.
• Experience with Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley controls; Siemens experience is highly preferred.
• Associate degree/certificate in Controls, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field; Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with engineering and field service teams.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25%, primarily for startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer support.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs.
• Support equipment startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Develop control narratives and I/O lists from P&IDs.
• Review customer system specifications and develop project requirements.
• Work closely with field service teams to provide programming and technical support.
• Assist with customer training and onsite startup activities.
• Manage assigned projects while working within established budgets and timelines.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and meet project deadlines.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other engineering duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree in Controls/EET

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Direct Hire | Brooklyn Park, MN | $90k–$110k

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to join an engineering team responsible for PLC/HMI programming, system development, startup, and troubleshooting of industrial automation systems. This is a hands‑on role for an engineer who enjoys working across design, programming, commissioning, and field support.

Responsibilities

• The Controls Engineer will develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs.
• Support equipment startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Develop control narratives and I/O lists from P&IDs.
• Review customer system specifications and develop project requirements.
• Work closely with field service teams to provide programming and technical support.
• Assist with customer training and onsite startup activities.
• Manage assigned projects while working within established budgets and timelines.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and meet project deadlines.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other engineering duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PLC/HMI programming experience.
• Experience with Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley controls; Siemens experience is highly preferred.
• Associate degree/certificate in Controls, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field; Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with engineering and field service teams.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25%, primarily for startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer support.

Physical Requirements

This is a hands‑on engineering position that may require:

• Climbing and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and industrial equipment.
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Working around industrial machinery and equipment.
• Occasionally working in high‑temperature environments, including temperatures exceeding 100°F for extended periods.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Employer Match or Contribution
• Pet Insurance

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Konik is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Konik has been a leader in the technical staffing industry for more than 50 years, providing the fastest and easiest link between employees and employers. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.

Automation