Controls Engineer 3

Ascential Medical & Life Sciences | Automation; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascential Medical & Life Sciences is seeking an experienced engineer to lead control systems projects in Blaine, MN. The role emphasizes vision systems, machine safety, and PackML/ISA-88, with hands-on design, hardware integration, and compliant documentation.

You will collaborate across engineering teams, mentor juniors, and support customers with on-site installation and training. Proficiency in Python and C#, AutoCAD Electrical, and EPLAN is valued in a GAMP-regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in vision systems and machine safety.
• Proficient with PackML/ISA-88, AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN.
• Proficient in Python and C# within GAMP-regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor project teams across engineering disciplines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time.
• Provide guidance during design, debugging, and customer training.

Skills

Vision systems

Machine safety

PackML/ISA-88

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Python

C#

Mentorship

Project leadership

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

AA Buyer, LLC
Ascential Medical & Life Sciences
8700 W 35W Service Dr.NE
Blaine, MN 55449, USA

AA Buyer, LLC
Ascential Medical & Life Sciences
8700 W 35W Service Dr.NE
Blaine, MN 55449, USA

• Technical Skills: Deep expertise in multiple areas. Capable of designing complex systems.
• Problem-Solving: Handles challenging issues and provides innovative solutions.
• Project Involvement: Leads major project components. Balances technical work and project coordination.
• Develop control concepts and set control direction on complex projects.
• Develop cost-effective control systems for custom machinery, including hardware design, programming, safety analysis, and technical documentation.
• Analyze technical challenges and devise creative solutions by drawing on available knowledge and resources.
• Provide guidance and support for shop personnel during the electrical assembly of control systems and machines.
• Lead and participate in control system debug and provide on-site installation and customer training.
• Provide initial estimates of control system costs for quotations, based on understanding of mechanical concept and customer requirements. Cooperate with the Applications Engineering team to evaluate project feasibility.

Personal Responsibilities

• Collaboration: Works across teams and disciplines to ensure alignment.
• Mentorship: Actively mentors junior engineers. Conducts code/design reviews.
• Work proactively and independently to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Motivate self and others in a positive and professional manner.
• Delegate appropriately to engineering support and shop personnel.
• Understand and effectively communicate project status and potential obstacles to success.
• Effectively communicate with customers and vendors to ensure successful project completion.
• Lead project teams as required.

Business Support & Development

• Process Improvement: Identifies inefficiencies and proposes improvements.
• Keep current with new technology, engineering methods, and standards within the automation industry.
• Participate in and lead the implementation of new engineering methods and technologies.
• Facilitate the professional development of self and colleagues by constructively sharing lessons learned through project successes and failures.
• Participate in training and mentoring of other employees as appropriate.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Required

Leader

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Innovative

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

Required

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Experience

Required

7 years:

Vision systems, machine safety, PackML/ISA-88, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, Python, C#, and GAMP-regulated environments

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer

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