Lead Controls Engineer – PLC/Robot Vision & MES/SCADA

TruNorth Automation; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TruNorth Automation is seeking a self-driven controls engineer to lead the electrical controls design, programming, and debug of high-end custom automation equipment. You will be a key contributor and SME within technical project teams and our growing controls engineering group.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer engineering with 7+ years in controls engineering for custom automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer engineering with at least 7 years in controls engineering for custom automation.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in electrical control systems design, including power distribution, PLC configuration, and machine safety.
• Strong experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs/HMIs; other platforms a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical controls design, programming, and debugging of high-end custom automation equipment.
• Serve as SME within project teams and controls engineering group.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and commissioning teams to deliver turnkey solutions.
• Travel up to 10% as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Willing to travel

US work authorization

Robot programming experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs & HMIs

Robot programming (Epson, Adept, Fanuc)

Vision programming (Cognex VisionPro & In-Sight, Keyence)

MES & SCADA systems

Electrical & pneumatic schematics

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

TruNorth Automation is seeking a self-driven controls engineer to lead the electrical controls design, programming, and debug of high-end custom automation equipment. You will be a key contributor and SME within technical project teams and our growing controls engineering group.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer engineering with 7+ years in controls engineering for custom automation.