Senior Controls Engineer — Lead Custom PLC Projects

1st St. NW Inc.; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

1st St. NW Inc. is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design and implement PLC/HMI systems for custom mechanization projects. You will work on Rockwell Studio 5000 programming, machine networks, and require hands-on leadership from concept to commissioning.

The role involves interfacing with customers, testing electrical control systems, and occasional travel to installations. A Bachelor's degree in EE and strong knowledge of Rockwell Studio 5000 are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar is required.
• Proficiency in Rockwell Studio 5000 programming is required.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Experience with VFDs, servo drives, and motor controllers.
• Travel up to 10% for installation/commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Programming PLC/HMI using Rockwell Studio 5000.
• Implement Ethernet and other industrial LAN networks.
• Lead projects from concept to completion.
• Interact with customers and provide engineering leadership.
• Contribute to testing and commissioning of electrical control systems.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Industrial LAN networks

Project leadership

Customer interfacing

Testing & commissioning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Job description

1st St. NW Inc. is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design and implement PLC/HMI systems for custom mechanization projects. You will work on Rockwell Studio 5000 programming, machine networks, and require hands-on leadership from concept to commissioning.

The role involves interfacing with customers, testing electrical control systems, and occasional travel to installations. A Bachelor's degree in EE and strong knowledge of Rockwell Studio 5000 are essential.