Controls Engineer 3

Burke Porter, an Ascential Technologies Brand; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Burke Porter, an Ascential Technologies Brand, is seeking a senior controls engineer to design complex control systems, lead major project components, and provide on-site installation training. The role requires deep expertise in control systems, safety analysis, and technical documentation.

You will support shop personnel during electrical assembly, develop cost-effective control solutions, and collaborate with the Applications Engineering team to assess feasibility and quotations.

Qualifications

• Extensive expertise in designing complex control systems.
• Ability to solve challenging technical issues with innovative solutions.
• Lead major project components balancing technical work and coordination.
• Develop control concepts and set direction on complex projects.
• Create cost-effective control systems for custom machinery, including hardware design, programming, safety analysis, and documentation.
• Provide guidance and support for shop personnel during electrical assembly of control systems and machines.
• Lead and participate in control system debugging and provide on-site installation training.
• Provide initial estimates of control system costs for quotations, collaborating with Applications Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration across teams to ensure alignment on projects.
• Mentor junior engineers; conduct code/design reviews.
• Work proactively to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Communicate project status and risks clearly to stakeholders.
• Support customers and vendors to ensure successful project completion.

Skills

Control systems design

Electrical assembly guidance

Project leadership

Cost estimation

Technical documentation

Safety analysis

Shop floor support

Debugging & on-site training

Job description

• 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.

Technical Responsibilities

• 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.

Salary: $130,000