Senior Controls & Automation Engineer

Search Masters, Inc; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Masters, Inc is seeking an Electrical Engineer to deliver engineering and project management expertise to optimize plant operations.

You will manage electrical and controls aspects of capital projects and drive modernization across legacy systems, with hands-on programming for PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, and SCADA. Lead projects from planning through commissioning, develop 3D electrical panel layouts, and collaborate across teams to improve performance.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs.
• Familiarity with a wide variety of automation brands and platforms.
• Ability to work with diverse legacy systems and drive modernization.
• Proficiency in 3D design packages for electrical panel layouts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical engineering and project management expertise to enhance plant operations and drive continuous improvement
• Manage electrical and controls aspects of capital projects, process improvement initiatives, and equipment upgrades
• Lead projects end-to-end from planning and design through installation, startup, and commissioning
• Provide programming expertise across PLCs, HMIs, Servo Drives, VFDs, and SCADA systems
• Identify and implement improvements to automation and control systems to optimize plant performance
• Develop electrical panel layouts utilizing 3D design packages

Skills

PLC and HMI programming

VFD and servo drive control

SCADA systems knowledge

Automation systems across brands

Project management support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

3D electrical panel layout

Job description

Search Masters, Inc is seeking an Electrical Engineer to deliver engineering and project management expertise to optimize plant operations.

You will manage electrical and controls aspects of capital projects and drive modernization across legacy systems, with hands-on programming for PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, and SCADA. Lead projects from planning through commissioning, develop 3D electrical panel layouts, and collaborate across teams to improve performance.