Lead Control Systems Engineer – PLC/SCADA & FAT/SAT

Lakeland Companies; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) & Profit Sharing

Job summary

Lakeland Companies in Plymouth, MN is seeking an Advanced Control Systems Engineer to lead automation projects from scoping to commissioning. You will design control architectures, write PLC logic, develop HMI/SCADA apps, and perform FAT/SAT with field deployment.

You will also contribute to proposals and estimates, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with clients to deliver robust, scalable solutions across industries. This hands-on role requires travel <20% and ABET EE degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering preferred (ABET-accredited).
• 5–10 years of experience in industrial automation and controls.
• Proficient in at least one PLC platform and SCADA/HMI development.
• Willingness to travel to job sites (typically <20%).
• Experience leading projects or strong potential to grow into that role.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems across platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Ignition, iFIX).
• Develop project scopes, labor estimates, and technical proposals.
• Manage projects end-to-end: schedule, budget, deliverables, client communication.
• Lead FAT and SAT activities and field deployment.
• Produce documentation: specs, I/O lists, network diagrams, O&M manuals.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI development

Industrial networking

Project management

Travel willingness

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Schneider Electric

Ignition

iFIX

Job description

Lakeland Companies in Plymouth, MN is seeking an Advanced Control Systems Engineer to lead automation projects from scoping to commissioning. You will design control architectures, write PLC logic, develop HMI/SCADA apps, and perform FAT/SAT with field deployment.

You will also contribute to proposals and estimates, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with clients to deliver robust, scalable solutions across industries. This hands-on role requires travel <20% and ABET EE degree.