Lead Controls Engineer – Automation & Reliability

Keystone Distinction Group

Grand Forks (ND)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group in Grand Forks, ND, seeks a Controls Engineer to drive automation across high-speed production lines and optimize plant operating systems. You will be the SME for PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and control panels, collaborating with technicians, supervisors, and managers to tackle complex problems.

This data-driven role emphasizes continuous improvement and reliability engineering to keep operations running at peak efficiency.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline (BSEE preferred).
10+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
5+ years of related experience with degree or certification.
Proficiency with Rockwell Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000/500, and FactoryTalk View Studio.
Hands-on experience designing control panels for new production equipment with Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, and HMIs.
Strong troubleshooting with electrical tools: multimeters, loop simulators, megger.
Experience with SCADA systems for plant-wide monitoring.

Responsibilities

Optimize Next-Gen Production: design, test, and integrate advanced modifications for high-speed production lines.
Drive Automation Innovation: implement and recommend for current and future high-speed automation projects.
Ensure Peak System Performance: conduct proactive maintenance to maximize uptime and reliability.
Master Complex Troubleshooting: diagnose and resolve automation, instrumentation, and robotic system challenges.
Solve Critical Problems Fast: independently troubleshoot complex electrical and control systems when data is minimal.