Industrial Automation PLC/HMI Controls Engineer

RFA Engineering; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-term Disability

401k

Flexible Spending Plan

HSA

PTO

Holidays

EAP

Education Assistance

Job summary

RFA Engineering is seeking experienced PLC/HMI Controls Software Engineer to join our engineering team in Minnesota. You will develop, test, and commission automated machinery and control systems including material handling, cranes, robotics, and motion-control equipment.

You will configure networks, troubleshoot motion-control systems, and collaborate across electrical, mechanical, and project teams while creating documentation and test procedures. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with PLC programming, machine controls, or industrial automation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC and HMI software for industrial machinery and automated equipment.
• Create machine sequences, operating modes, interlocks, alarms, diagnostics, and recovery functions.
• Configure and integrate industrial networks, controllers, drives, sensors, and actuators.
• Develop and troubleshoot motion-control systems including VFDs, servo drives, motors, and encoders.
• Support robotics, machine vision, and advanced automation technologies as required.
• Perform software integration, machine checkout, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Support FAT and SAT testing.
• Participate in controls design reviews and software verification activities.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and project engineering teams.
• Create and maintain software documentation, test procedures, and as-built records.

Skills

PLC programming

Machine controls

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens PLCs

TIA Portal

Rockwell PLCs

FactoryTalk

Ignition

WinCC

Industrial networking

Servo systems

Job description

RFA Engineering is seeking experienced PLC/HMI Controls Software Engineer to join our engineering team in Minnesota. You will develop, test, and commission automated machinery and control systems including material handling, cranes, robotics, and motion-control equipment.

You will configure networks, troubleshoot motion-control systems, and collaborate across electrical, mechanical, and project teams while creating documentation and test procedures. Visa sponsorship is not available.