Senior Controls Engineer – PLC & HMI Lead (On-site)

States Manufacturing Corporation; Champlin (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Vision and Dental Insurance

401K / Life Insurance / STD

Job summary

States Manufacturing Corporation in Champlin, MN, is looking for a Sr. Controls Engineer to lead PLC and HMI program development, ensuring safe and efficient operation of products and processes. This role involves designing control systems, collaborating with teams for troubleshooting, and staying updated with industry trends.

Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree, 5+ years of engineering experience, and proficiency in industrial communication protocols. Benefits include health insurance with low deductibles, PTO, and 401K.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience with a focus on control systems, automation, or related technologies.
• Working knowledge of common industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet).
• Strong relationship-building skills with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support programming for control systems ensuring projects remain on schedule.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve design issues.
• Stay current with industry trends and support product development efforts.

Skills

Controls Engineering Expertise

Technical Problem-solving

Analytical Thinking

Communication & Collaboration

Project Coordination

Training & Documentation Development

Process Improvement Mindset

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Adaptability & Continuous Learning

Confidentiality & Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

PLC programming platforms

HMI programming platforms

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

States Manufacturing Corporation in Champlin, MN, is looking for a Sr. Controls Engineer to lead PLC and HMI program development, ensuring safe and efficient operation of products and processes. This role involves designing control systems, collaborating with teams for troubleshooting, and staying updated with industry trends.

Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree, 5+ years of engineering experience, and proficiency in industrial communication protocols. Benefits include health insurance with low deductibles, PTO, and 401K.