Controls Engineer: Motion Control & Automation

Konik; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with Roth option

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary profit‑sharing bonus

Job summary

Konik is seeking a Controls Engineer in Minneapolis, MN to develop and integrate advanced motion control systems for industrial and defense applications. You will work with PLCs, servo and stepper motors, drives, sensors, robotics, and HMIs, bridging hardware and software from design through testing.

The role emphasizes hands-on system integration, software development, and electrical design across CANopen, EtherCAT, and EtherNet/IP networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of experience with industrial automation, controls, or motion control systems.
• Experience with servo and stepper motors, drives, PLCs, sensors, feedback devices, and industrial communication networks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate controls solutions for servo motors, stepper motors, drives, actuators, sensors, and other automation components.
• Program PLCs, controllers, and motion systems to support positioning, speed, and movement requirements.
• Develop and maintain motion‑control software and communication libraries using CANopen, EtherCAT, and EtherNet/IP.
• Support the selection and integration of motors, drives, encoders, feedback systems, cabling, and safety components.
• Review system architecture and electrical designs to ensure components work together effectively.
• Create and update electrical schematics, wiring documentation, and system specifications.
• Build, program, and troubleshoot electrical control systems and automated test equipment.
• Perform system testing, debugging, and product qualification to verify performance and reliability.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical field

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

B&R

CANopen

EtherCAT

EtherNet/IP

Job description

Konik is seeking a Controls Engineer in Minneapolis, MN to develop and integrate advanced motion control systems for industrial and defense applications. You will work with PLCs, servo and stepper motors, drives, sensors, robotics, and HMIs, bridging hardware and software from design through testing.

The role emphasizes hands-on system integration, software development, and electrical design across CANopen, EtherCAT, and EtherNet/IP networks.