Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer

nVent; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer to lead automation projects and enhance production efficiency. In this vital role, you will leverage your electrical and controls expertise to develop and implement innovative solutions across multiple production facilities. You'll manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while collaborating with diverse teams. Join a company dedicated to innovation and community, where your contributions will directly impact the safety and efficiency of electrical solutions. This opportunity promises professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful difference every day.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off including volunteer time

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Well-being program

Legal & identity theft protection

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in developing factory automation systems.
• Strong electrical and controls automation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects and support global projects for production facilities.
• Develop project plans and ensure they meet goals and schedules.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Automation Systems Development

Troubleshooting Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology

Tools

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Human Machine Interface (HMI)

Job description

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Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Apply remote type On-site locations Anoka MN, US time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R16736

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

Our Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer will lead automation projects and support other global projects for our 20+ production facilities with strong electrical and controls focus that aligns with strategic goals. This will include capital expenditure projects, cost improvement projects, automated production equipment monitoring, equipment troubleshooting support, and various other projects.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Apply strong electrical and controls automation skills to develop technical requirements for outside vendors to bid and construct custom machines and control systems
• Lead the design, implementation, and commissioning of automated manufacturing production lines utilizing the appropriate technology
• As a project leader, develop a complete project plan including resources, costs, benefits and schedule; assume full responsibility for all aspects of the project to ensure it meets goals and schedule; communicate project status to stakeholders as appropriate; and follow up to ensure project results are sustained.
• Lead and support capital expenditure requests and implementations using basic cost justification and business management principles.
• Lead global or regional standards evaluation, creation, development, and deployment for automation, electrical hardware, and controls systems
• Lead global communication on automation, electrical and controls best practices
• Participate in design reviews to evaluate all aspects of designs including safety, mechanical robustness, and electrical/controls standardization

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related degree
• 5+ years proven experience developing factory automation systems
• Detailed experience with Human Machine Interface (HMI), control systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens, Omron) and control components
• Structured trouble shooting and problem solving skills
• Automated machine design experience preferred
• Previous experience with robotics preferred
• Travel: 20%

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:
• Innovative & adaptable
• Dedicated to absolute integrity
• Focused on the customer first
• Respectful and team oriented
• Optimistic and energizing
• Accountable for performance
• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Pay Transparency

nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.

Compensation Range: $89,300.00 - $165,800.00

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

About Us

At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.