Senior Industrial Automation PLC Engineer

Knobelsdorff (KE)

Eagan (MN)

On-site

USD 105,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Education reimbursement

Per diem / travel support

Job summary

Knobelsdorff (KE) seeks an experienced Automation Engineer to lead design, programming, and commissioning of industrial control systems. You will develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions, integrate hardware, and mentor field technicians on project execution.

Strong communication and safety mindset are essential, with up to 30% travel for startup and support. Minimum 5+ years in automation, a related degree, and experience with Rockwell Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View are required.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience programming and commissioning PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
Knowledge of industrial control systems, motor controls, instrumentation, and industrial networking.

Responsibilities

Lead automation projects from design through startup and commissioning.
Design industrial control systems, including control panels, networking architecture, and field device integration.
Interpret P&IDs, process flow diagrams, specifications, and customer requirements to develop control system solutions.
Develop and document PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications using standardized and reusable programming practices.
Configure automation hardware including PLCs, HMIs, managed switches, VFDs, protocol converters, and related control devices.
Create project documentation including I/O lists, functional design specifications, test procedures, and commissioning documents.
Support FAT, SAT, startup, and commissioning activities; troubleshoot and optimize system performance.