Senior Controls & Automation Technician

ADP, Inc.; Belgrade (MN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Vacation & ESST Time

Holiday Pay

Hospital Indemnity

Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave

Job summary

Bayer Built Woodworks is seeking an experienced controls and automation professional to lead advanced technical support across automated manufacturing systems in Belgrade, MN. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, programming, and system optimization for PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and vision systems.

You will mentor technicians, drive improvements, and collaborate with engineering and IT to ensure safety, reliability, and production continuity. This is a full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• Advanced experience in controls and automation required.
• Experience with PLC, robotics, vision systems, and motion controls.
• Ability to lead troubleshooting and system integration projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting and repair of complex automation and manufacturing systems.
• Program, modify, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and vision systems.
• Support finish lines, material handling, and automated workcells.
• Lead upgrades, modernization projects, and standardization efforts.
• Diagnose electrical, networking, and control-system issues and implement fixes.
• Oversee commissioning, validation, startup, and handoff activities.
• Mentor technicians and document standards and change control.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC programming

Robotics

Electrical systems

Industrial networking

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in a related field

Tools

PLC

HMIs

Robotics

Vision systems

Drive and motion control

Job description

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Belgrade, MN, US

Salary Range: $43.00 To $55.00 Hourly

ABOUT US:

Bayer Built Woodworks is a premier manufacturer and distributor of high-quality interior and exterior doors, millwork, and stair systems. As a family-owned company based in Minnesota, we proudly serve the Midwest with industry-leading service, exceptional craftsmanship, and a deep commitment to customer success. Our team is passionate about providing reliable products and outstanding support to builders, dealers, and homeowners alike. At Bayer Built, we believe our people are the foundation of our continued success, and we're dedicated to fostering a culture of integrity, safety, and growth.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced controls and automation professional to provide advanced technical support and leadership for automated manufacturing systems throughout the organization.

This position is ideal for someone interested in:

• Leading complex automation troubleshooting and system recovery
• Advanced programming and integration of industrial control systems
• PLC, HMI, robotics, motion, and vision system development
• Optimizing robotic cells and automated workcells
• Supporting material handling, conveyor, and finish line systems
• Controls upgrades, machine modernization, and system standardization
• Equipment commissioning, testing, validation, and startup
• Root-cause analysis and continuous improvement leadership
• Technical documentation, backup strategy, and change control
• Mentoring technicians and advancing manufacturing technology

Advanced experience in controls, automation, robotics, electrical systems, or related manufacturing technologies is required.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• Job Type:Full-time
• Pay:$43-$55+/hr
• Hours:Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; hours may vary depending on workload and seasonality
• Your time spent:Approximately 70% providing hands-on support, programming, and optimization for automated manufacturing systems, robotics, and production equipment, and 30% focused on project leadership, controls development, technical documentation, and mentoring.

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance
• Team Member Life Insurance / Dependent Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• 401(k) - 401(k) matching
• Paid Vacation & ESST Time
• Holiday Pay
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Leading troubleshooting and repair efforts for complex automation, controls, robotics, and manufacturing system issues.
• Programming, modifying, and optimizing PLCs, HMIs, robots, vision systems, drives, motion controls, and automated equipment.
• Supporting finish lines, material handling systems, conveyors, automated workcells, robotic cells, CNC equipment, and integrated manufacturing systems.
• Leading controls upgrades, machine modernization projects, equipment-level integration, and automation improvement initiatives.
• Diagnosing advanced electrical, communication, sequencing, process-control, and system-integration issues.
• Leading equipment commissioning, testing, validation, startup, and production handoff activities.
• Supporting machine safety systems, industrial networks, servo systems, drives, sensors, and connected automation technologies.
• Performing root-cause analysis and implementing long-term solutions that improve reliability, quality, productivity, maintainability, and safety.
• Developing and maintaining controls standards, program backups, revision records, schematics, network information, and change-control documentation.
• Collaborating with production, maintenance, engineering, IT, vendors, equipment suppliers, and system integrators to support manufacturing operations.
• Mentoring Controls & Automation Technicians and supporting facility maintenance and production needs as required.

WHAT WE’R LOOKING FOR

• Advanced knowledge of industrial electrical systems, machine controls, safety systems, drives, servo systems, robotics, vision, motion, and industrial communications.
• Proven experience programming, troubleshooting, integrating, and commissioning PLCs, HMIs, robotics, motion systems, vision systems, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to apply core controls and automation principles across multiple manufacturers, programming environments, communication protocols, and equipment architectures.
• Ability to read, interpret, develop, and update electrical schematics, control drawings, network documentation, technical specifications, and system standards.
• Strong root-cause analysis and technical decision-making skills with the ability to lead troubleshooting, testing, validation, and system recovery.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor technical personnel and collaborate across production, maintenance, engineering, IT, vendors, equipment suppliers, and system integrators.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and production demands while maintaining safety, technical accuracy, documentation, standardization, and change control.