Principal Controls System Engineer - Little Falls, MN

TieTalent; Minnesota; On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in process control engineering is looking for a skilled Process Control Engineer to design, develop, and test applications leveraging Programmable Logic Controllers and other systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, three to seven years of relevant experience, and strong problem-solving abilities. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including 401K options, health benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive wages

401K options

Paid time off

Bonuses

Health benefits

Professional development

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of related experience or training or equivalent education experience.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and testing hardware and software process control systems.
• Programming industrial control systems.
• Providing consultation on manufacturing and processing projects.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Mathematical skills

Technical document interpretation

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

SUMMARY:

Designs, develops, and tests process control system applications utilizing Programmable Logic Controllers, Human Machine Interfaces, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Designing, developing, and testing hardware and software process control systems.
• Programming industrial control systems.
• Providing consultation on manufacturing and processing projects.
• Analyzing and reducing scrap to increase efficiencies.
• Creating detailed drawings and coordinating prototype building and testing.
• Writing and implementing maintenance procedures and performing maintenance as needed.
• Utilizing electrical engineering concepts, practices, and procedures for various tasks.
• Resolving project-related problems by collaborating with vendors, customers, shop personnel, and others.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Typically requires:

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• Three to seven years of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to interpret technical documents, write reports and manuals, and present information effectively.
• Mathematical skills including analysis of variance, correlation, sampling theory, etc.
• Problem-solving skills to define issues, collect data, and draw conclusions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to perform all essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Includes sitting, standing, talking, hearing, walking, handling objects, reaching, occasional lifting of 10-25 pounds, and specific vision abilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Includes working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes, electrical risks, vibration, with a moderate noise level. Travel is limited to less than 5%.

MN STATE POSTING REQUIREMENTS

SALARY RANGE: $100,000 - $175,000 (dependent on experience level I, II, or III)

BENEFITS include competitive wages, 401K options, paid time off, bonuses, health benefits, professional development, and more.

[Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet]

This job may require compliance with U.S. export regulations. Applicants must meet citizenship or residency requirements as specified.