Senior Systems Engineer

Gilder Search Group; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA

401(k) with Roth option

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary Profit-Sharing Bonus

Job summary

Konik is seeking a Senior Systems Controls Engineer to lead the design and development of industrial automation, electrical power distribution, and electromechanical systems in Shoreview, MN.

This role oversees projects from concept through testing, manufacturing, commissioning and customer implementation, and includes mentoring junior engineers while collaborating with manufacturing, purchasing, sales and field service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in industrial system design, controls, and power systems.
• Hands‑on experience with industrial power systems and electromechanical equipment.
• Experience designing and automating industrial machinery or systems.
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards such as NFPA 70, NFPA 79, UL 508, IEC 60204, or SEMI S22.
• Experience with low-voltage industrial power systems up to 600VAC.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of industrial power delivery and machine control systems.
• Develop automation architectures including PLCs, distributed I/O, HMI, machine sequencing, and industrial communications.
• Create electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring documentation, BOMs, and manufacturing procedures.
• Select and specify PLCs, control hardware, I/O, and related electrical components.
• Work directly with customers to understand and customize power and automation requirements.
• Support machine safety, electrical power interconnection, and applicable industry standards.
• Develop design verification and manufacturing test procedures.
• Troubleshoot electrical, automation, and system-level issues with manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering team members.

Skills

Industrial controls

Power systems

Machine automation

Electrical safety

Low-voltage power

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

EtherNet/IP

Modbus TCP

PROFINET

EtherCAT

Job description

Senior Systems Controls Engineer – Industrial Automation & Power
Direct Hire | Shoreview, MN | $125k– $140k

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Systems Controls Engineer to lead the design and development of industrial automation, electrical power distribution, and electromechanical systems. This role will oversee projects from concept and prototype through testing, manufacturing, commissioning, and customer implementation.

The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of industrial controls, electrical power systems, machine automation, and electrical safety experience and is comfortable serving as a technical leader across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, sales, and field service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of industrial power delivery and machine control systems.
• Develop automation architectures including PLCs, distributed I/O, HMI, machine sequencing, and industrial communications.
• Create electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring documentation, BOMs, and manufacturing procedures.
• Select and specify PLCs, control hardware, I/O, and related electrical components.
• Work directly with customers to understand and customize power and automation requirements.
• Support machine safety, electrical power interconnection, and applicable industry standards.
• Develop design verification and manufacturing test procedures.
• Troubleshoot electrical, automation, and system-level issues with manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in industrial system design, controls, and power systems.
• Hands‑on experience with industrial power systems and electromechanical equipment.
• Experience designing and automating industrial machinery or systems.
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards such as NFPA 70, NFPA 79, UL 508, IEC 60204, or SEMI S22.
• Experience with low-voltage industrial power systems up to 600VAC.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Preferred

• Industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, PROFINET, or EtherCAT.
• Machine commissioning and startup experience.
• Experience with robotics, motion control, or machine vision.
• ERP or manufacturing systems experience.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• HSA
• 401(k) with Roth option
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discretionary Profit-Sharing Bonus

Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Konik has been creating impactful relationships between technical talent and employers for more than 50 years.