Industrial Controls & Systems Integration Engineer

Cybertrol Engineering; Maple Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Cybertrol Engineering in Maple Grove, MN offers a hybrid role focused on PLC/HMI development, system integration, and technical leadership within a multi-disciplinary team. You will design and implement PLC/HMI code, create functional specifications, and lead commissioning with customer collaboration, traveling up to 25% to North America.

The position requires a strong background in industrial automation, hands-on experience with Rockwell and Siemens platforms, and the ability to guide projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in industrial automation or an Associate degree with 5+ years in industrial automation.
• Proven technical leadership to guide and coach project teams.
• Proficiency in programming and delivering projects in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement PLC/HMI code, including simulation and commissioning at customer sites.
• Create Functional Specifications andPLC/HMI programs in a team setting.
• Lead or contribute as technical lead and provide system-level problem solving.
• Maintain customer contact throughout the project lifecycle and post-commissioning.

Skills

Technical leadership

Team collaboration

Proficient in programming

Strong communication

Curiosity and problem solving

Tenacity

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

Rockwell ACM

FTView SE/ME

Siemens WinCC

Ignition

Job description

This is a HYBRID role located in Maple Grove, MN

Do you want to be a vital part of a successful multi-disciplined team? At Cybertrol, you will apply your skills in a culture that focuses on commitment to high quality solutions for our customers while emphasizing personal and professional growth for our employees. Our core values are reflected in everything we do. Our dedication to being "Passionate," "Authentic," and "Willing to Help" makes a significant impact on our work culture and the success of our projects.

About Cybertrol

Cybertrol Engineeringcreates and delivers custom-engineered automation hardware and software solutions to manufacturing customers throughout the upper Midwest and across the world. The firm is privately owned, headquartered in Minneapolis, and has additional offices in Madison and Marshfield, WI. There is an extraordinarily strong engineering culture that emphasizes both personal and professional growth along with a commitment to providing high-quality solutions, including: plant-wide automation, information, and industrial IT (Information Technology) infrastructure; custom control panel design and fabrication; and upgrades of obsolete automation systems.

Job Responsibilities

In this role, you will be directly responsible for developing and implementing PLC/HMI (Programmable Logic Controllers/Human Machine Interface) code, including simulation and process commissioning at customer sites. As part of this work, you will create clear and well-structured Functional Specifications and the required PLC/HMI programs working in a team as a contributor or technical lead.

You will also partner with a team of Digital Manufacturing, Hardware, and Industrial IT engineers to deliver comprehensive projects that meet customer requirements. During these projects, you will become a trusted consultant for Cybertrol’s customers.

Some examples of specific Industrial Controls & Systems Integration Engineer responsibilities include:

• Engage directly with the customer to develop a complete understanding of the customer and their needs and create a Functional Specification of the full deliverable.
• Maintain customer contact throughout the life of the project and for some time after commissioning.
• Develop the PLC/HMI code in a team environment in a modern software framework.
• Ensure that quality processes have been followed to deliver zero-defect code to the customer during site installation.
• Work independently as required to deliver solutions in the area of subject matter expertise.
• Provide technical leadership as required, including system-level thinking and problem-solving techniques.
• Working with multiple disciplines and trades while leading the commissioning of projects.

Up to 25% travel may be required. This travel includes product lifecycle, trade shows, or other product related travel. A valid driver’s license is required.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering(Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or Chemical) or related engineering fieldwith 5 years minimum related and relevant experience in industrial automation OR Associate Degreein Engineering Technology (Electrical, Computer, IT, or Electro-Mechanical) or a related engineering technology fieldwith 5 years minimum related and relevant experience in industrial automation.
• Technical leadership capability to guide, and coach team members working on complex projects.
• Proficient in programmingand delivering projects in a team environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Curiosity and agility in problem solving when presented with a new challenge.
• Focus and tenacity when given a challenge to see it through.
• Goal oriented with the strong desire to learn new technologies and concepts.

Desired Qualifications

• Six-Sigma or Lean experience.
• Experience working around live industrial control panels and components.
• Experience with Agile Scrum development processes.

Experience With The Following Technologies

• PLC platforms such as Rockwell Automation, ControlLogix, Siemens S7, etc.
• Automatic PLC code generation tools such as Rockwell Automation ACM.
• Stand-alone and distributed HMI/SCADA platforms such as FTView SE/ME, Siemens WinCC, Wonderware Intouch/System Platform, Ignition, etc.
• Legacy PLCs and HMI/SCADA platforms.
• VFDs, Process Instrumentation, Robotics/Servo Control, Valve Control, etc.
• Safety Control Systems – PLCs and Relays.
• Industrial networks for device control such as Ethernet/IP, Profibus PA/DP, ASi, IOLink, HART, DeviceNet, etc.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Office Work:

• Office desk/cubicle environment
• Extensive computer use
• Occasional Control panel IO powered checkouts in panelshopor customersite

Site Work:

• Up to 25% travel to industrial manufacturing facilities.Typical locations are in NorthAmerica. Rarely travel to other continents.
• Overnight travel from a few days to several days at a time. Travel duration rarely exceedstwelvedays in a row.
• Ability toconsistentlylift50 lbs.

On-Site working conditions may include:

• Workaround construction equipment and personnel.
• Workaround production equipment and production personnel.
• Workin hot or cold areas.
• Work in noisy areas.
• Work up and down stairs, indoors andoutdoors.
• Electrical/Instrumentation Device Checkout and Troubleshooting. Includes voltage testing, equipment troubleshooting on a ladder, and light electrical assembly – signal wiring in control panels/instruments.
• Working and interfacing with operations, engineering, equipment supply, and construction personnel.

Typical Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) Required:SafetyGlasses, Steel Toed shoes, hearing protection, and electrical safety PPE.Employees mustcomply withcustomer specific requirements and PPE.

Work may include working weekends, holidays, nightshift, and extended hours to meet deadlines and commissioning requirements.Occasionally on-site work can be 12+ hours/day.

Cybertrol offers a discretionary bonus to all employees, based on company and personal performance. In addition, all full-time employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and personal paid time off (PTO), supplemental insurance plans, and education reimbursement.

Cybertrol is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, age and/or any other protected status as required by law.