Controls Engineer

Lincoln Electric; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric in Plymouth, MN is seeking an entry-level Industrial Controls Engineer focused on system design for custom machinery projects. This role offers hands-on training and mentorship to develop skills in electrical schematics, hardware selection, and control system architecture.

Ideal for recent graduates eager to grow in industrial automation; you will support hardware selection, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and collaborate with senior engineers on design reviews and installation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (or in progress).
• Basic understanding of electrical design principles.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical or willingness to learn.
• Strong interest in industrial automation and system design.

Responsibilities

• Support hardware selection and creation of electrical schematics.
• Help prepare documentation including wiring diagrams and panel layouts.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on design reviews and integration tasks.
• Participate in installation and commissioning under supervision.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical design basics

AutoCAD Electrical

Teamwork & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

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Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com .

Location: Plymouth - 46247
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Engineering
Pay Range: ($57,798.98 - $82,569.97)
Target Bonus: 10.0%
Req ID:30200

Job Summary

We are seeking an entry-level Industrial Controls Engineer with a focus on system design for custom machinery projects. This role offers hands-on training and mentorship to develop skills in electrical schematics, hardware selection, and control system architecture. Ideal for recent graduates eager to grow in industrial automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support hardware selection and creation of electrical schematics.
• Help prepare documentation including wiring diagrams and panel layouts.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on design reviews and integration tasks.
• Participate in installation and commissioning under supervision.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (or in progress) or experience in related field.
• Basic understanding of electrical design principles.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical or willingness to learn.
• Strong interest in industrial automation and system design.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, ProfiNET).
• Coursework or internship experience in control systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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