Junior Electrical Controls Engineer — Grow in Automation

Uni-Systems Engineering, Inc.; Plymouth (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental,视

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

HSA and FSA options

Job summary

Uni-Systems Engineering in Plymouth, MN is seeking a motivated Junior Electrical Controls Engineer to grow technical skills under senior guidance. You will assist with design and programming of PLCs/HMIs, participate in reviews, and support testing, debugging, and commissioning of electrical control systems across diverse projects. The role offers hands-on learning, collaboration with project teams, and exposure to industry-leading controls technology.

Qualifications

• U.S. person under ITAR due to access to export-controlled data.
• ABET-accredited Electrical/Systems/Computer Engineering degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• E.I.T. credential or eligibility to pursue FE exam is a plus.
• 0-2 years of applicable experience.
• Exposure to PLCs, I/O, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives or other motor controllers.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD is a plus.
• Basic understanding of control software design documentation and programming.

Responsibilities

• Assist with concept and engineering design development of electrical control systems under senior guidance.
• Participate in schematic design, electrical panel design, PLC and HMI programming, and industrial LAN design.
• Attend design reviews with contractors and project teams and help prepare status updates.
• Support prototype testing and debugging of control systems for new assemblies/structures.
• Visit manufacturing/vendor sites to inspect components before shipping to jobsite.
• Interface with field personnel and purchasing to obtain required components.
• Develop knowledge of control software/hardware and basic electrician skills.
• Support senior engineers through design-build processes.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical design

Industrial automation

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

E.I.T. acceptable/eligible

Tools

AutoCAD

Rockwell Studio 5000

Job description

Uni-Systems Engineering in Plymouth, MN is seeking a motivated Junior Electrical Controls Engineer to grow technical skills under senior guidance. You will assist with design and programming of PLCs/HMIs, participate in reviews, and support testing, debugging, and commissioning of electrical control systems across diverse projects. The role offers hands-on learning, collaboration with project teams, and exposure to industry-leading controls technology.