Controls Engineer – PLC/HMI, Startup & Field Support

Konik; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Paid Time Off

401k with Employer Match

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Konik is seeking a Controls Engineer in Minnesota to join a hands-on engineering team involved in PLC/HMI programming, system development, startup, and troubleshooting of industrial automation systems. The role spans design, programming, commissioning, and field support with travel to startup sites.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of PLC/HMI experience and strong debugging skills, plus an Associate (or higher) in Controls/EET; Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PLC/HMI programming experience.
• Experience with Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley controls; Siemens experience is highly preferred.
• Associate degree/certificate in Controls, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field; Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with engineering and field service teams.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25%, primarily for startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer support.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs.
• Support equipment startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Develop control narratives and I/O lists from P&IDs.
• Review customer system specifications and develop project requirements.
• Work closely with field service teams to provide programming and technical support.
• Assist with customer training and onsite startup activities.
• Manage assigned projects while working within established budgets and timelines.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and meet project deadlines.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other engineering duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree in Controls/EET

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Konik is seeking a Controls Engineer in Minnesota to join a hands-on engineering team involved in PLC/HMI programming, system development, startup, and troubleshooting of industrial automation systems. The role spans design, programming, commissioning, and field support with travel to startup sites.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of PLC/HMI experience and strong debugging skills, plus an Associate (or higher) in Controls/EET; Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering is preferred.