Senior Controls Engineer – Lead Packaging Automation

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

401k with company match

Health benefit options

HSA contribution

Job summary

MGS Machine, based in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead design and development of controls for complex automated packaging machinery. You will design, test, and implement PLC, HMI, motion control, robotics, and vision systems from concept through installation and service.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical leadership and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams, with Lean Six Sigma experience and a track record of successful project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineering or related; 3+ years automated machine design/controls experience.
• 3+ years experience with PLC programming, HMI interfaces, servo/stepper control, electrical schematics, and machine wiring.
• Experience with robotics, vision, barcode, check-weighing, laser, pneumatic, and vacuum systems.
• Experience supporting automated equipment through design, assembly, start-up, debugging, testing, installation, commissioning, and service.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical for electrical design.

Responsibilities

• Concept Development/New Engineering Design for controls concepts and machine models.
• Project Technical Leadership for controls scope and team coordination.
• Deliver to Project Scope/Schedule/Budget and participate in reviews.
• Controls Programming and Integration across PLC, HMI, motion, robotics, and vision.
• Create and maintain project documentation and engineering records.
• Support FAT, installation, commissioning, and customer service.

Skills

Controls leadership

PLC programming

Collaboration/communication

Technical leadership

Packaging machinery experience

Lean Six Sigma familiarity

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineering

3+ years automated machine design/controls

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

MGS Machine, based in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead design and development of controls for complex automated packaging machinery. You will design, test, and implement PLC, HMI, motion control, robotics, and vision systems from concept through installation and service.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical leadership and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams, with Lean Six Sigma experience and a track record of successful project