Lead Automation PLC Engineer — Control Systems & Startups

Knobelsdorff Electric Inc.; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and dental coverage

HSA contributions

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing and incentives

Paid weekly wages

Paid time off and holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Knobelsdorff Electric Inc. in Minnesota seeks an experienced Automation Controls Lead to design, program, and commission industrial control systems for turnkey projects.

You will deliver reliable, scalable PLC/HMI/SCADA solutions, lead technical activities, mentor teammates, and ensure safety and quality on fast-moving projects. The role requires 5+ years in PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, a bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, and travel up to 30% for local or regional

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ programming experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA applications.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer science or equivalent.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems, motor control, and field instrumentation.
• Proficient in creating PLC programs using Rockwell/RSLogix/FtView and related tools.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA displays (Ignition, FactoryTalk View or Wonderware).
• Familiar with various industrial protocols and scripting/databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects from concept to completion within schedule and budget.
• Design control panels, networking, and field device specifications.
• Interpret P&ID, Process Flows, and specs to guide control design.
• Create I/O lists, test procedures, and FDS manuals.
• Develop PLC/HMI/SCADA programs using modular techniques.
• Configure devices like switches, protocol converters, and VFDs.
• Provide on-site start-up and commissioning support.
• Assist technicians with field modifications and client meetings to define scope.
• Troubleshoot and revise control programs to meet requirements.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

RSLogix 5000

FactoryTalk View SE

Rockwell portfolio

Step 7

TIA Portal

Ignition

Wonderware

Ethernet/IP

Modbus TCP

Modbus Serial

Profibus

Profinet

ControlNet

Scripting languages and databases

Job description

Knobelsdorff Electric Inc. in Minnesota seeks an experienced Automation Controls Lead to design, program, and commission industrial control systems for turnkey projects.

You will deliver reliable, scalable PLC/HMI/SCADA solutions, lead technical activities, mentor teammates, and ensure safety and quality on fast-moving projects. The role requires 5+ years in PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, a bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, and travel up to 30% for local or regional