Controls Engineer: Design, Commission & Optimize Automation

Dahlen Systems, Inc.; Golden Valley, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dahlen Systems, Inc. in Golden Valley, MN, seeks a Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission automation systems across industries, using Rockwell PLCs, Ignition SCADA, and leading data platforms.

You will work from concept through startup, perform FAT/SAT testing, and collaborate with clients to deliver practical, high-quality solutions while traveling 20-30% for commissioning.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in controls or system integration.
• Strong PLC programming experience (Rockwell preferred).
• Experience with SCADA/HMI development (Ignition a plus).
• Knowledge of industrial protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, OPC UA, IO-Link).
• Ability to read electrical schematics and think through system design.
• Willingness to travel 20-30% for commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Design and program control systems using primarily Rockwell PLCs.
• Develop intuitive HMI/SCADA applications in Ignition, AVEVA, and Rockwell.
• Integrate plant data using Canary Historian and AVEVA platforms.
• Take projects from concept through startup and commissioning.
• Perform FAT/SAT, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system performance.
• Work directly with clients to deliver practical, high-quality solutions.

Skills

Controls engineering

SCADA development

Electrical schematics reading

Travel willingness

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

Ignition SCADA

AVEVA

Canary Historian

OPC UA

Job description

Dahlen Systems, Inc. in Golden Valley, MN, seeks a Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission automation systems across industries, using Rockwell PLCs, Ignition SCADA, and leading data platforms.

You will work from concept through startup, perform FAT/SAT testing, and collaborate with clients to deliver practical, high-quality solutions while traveling 20-30% for commissioning.