Industrial Engineer: PLC Systems & Test Equipment Lead

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GDKN Staffing Solutions invites an Industrial Engineer to join the Factory Test Equipment team. You will design and manage complex systems, hardware, software, and PLC components, aligning with Aerospace quality standards.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor a small team, and drive test plans, troubleshooting, and system integration efforts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Candidates bring hands-on PLC experience, a degree in engineering, and a passion for innovation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience with PLCs and industrial automation.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical skills to engineering teams for project execution.
• Become an expert in PLC integration and troubleshooting for a complex automated system.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to capture and manage system requirements, ensuring they are well-defined and traceable.
• Develop and execute test plans, analyze results, and drive corrective actions.
• Supervise a small team of 2 to 3 and manage schedules, budgets, and resources.

Skills

PLC integration

Team leadership

Systems engineering

Project management

HMI experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley CompactLogix PLC

SQL

Job description

GDKN Staffing Solutions invites an Industrial Engineer to join the Factory Test Equipment team. You will design and manage complex systems, hardware, software, and PLC components, aligning with Aerospace quality standards.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor a small team, and drive test plans, troubleshooting, and system integration efforts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Candidates bring hands-on PLC experience, a degree in engineering, and a passion for innovation and