Lead Industrial Controls Engineer – Power & Automation

Energy Jobline ZR; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA

401(k) with Roth option

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary Profit-Sharing Bonus

Job summary

Konik in Minnesota is seeking a Senior Systems Controls Engineer to lead the design and development of industrial automation, electrical power distribution, and electromechanical systems from concept through commissioning. The role requires deep hands-on experience with industrial controls, machine automation, and safety standards.

You will guide cross-functional teams and work directly with customers to tailor power and automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in industrial system design, controls, and power systems.
• Hands-on experience with industrial power systems and electromechanical equipment.
• Experience designing and automating industrial machinery or systems.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 79, UL 508, IEC 60204, or SEMI S22.
• Experience with low-voltage industrial power systems up to 600VAC.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Industrial communication protocols: EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, PROFINET, EtherCAT.
• Machine commissioning and startup experience.
• Experience with robotics, motion control, or machine vision.
• ERP or manufacturing systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of industrial power delivery and machine control systems.
• Develop automation architectures including PLCs, distributed I/O, HMI, machine sequencing, and industrial communications.
• Create electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring documentation, BOMs, and manufacturing procedures.
• Select and specify PLCs, control hardware, I/O, and related electrical components.
• Work directly with customers to understand and customize power and automation requirements.
• Support machine safety, electrical power interconnection, and applicable industry standards.
• Develop design verification and manufacturing test procedures.
• Troubleshoot electrical, automation, and system-level issues with manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering team members.

Skills

Industrial controls

Power systems

Motion control

Machine commissioning

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

EtherNet/IP

Modbus TCP

PROFINET

EtherCAT

Job description

Konik in Minnesota is seeking a Senior Systems Controls Engineer to lead the design and development of industrial automation, electrical power distribution, and electromechanical systems from concept through commissioning. The role requires deep hands-on experience with industrial controls, machine automation, and safety standards.

You will guide cross-functional teams and work directly with customers to tailor power and automation solutions.