Sr. Controls Engineer

DT Engineering; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DT Engineering, based in Maple Grove, MN, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer with extensive experience in designing and programming custom industrial automation systems. The role requires leading controls development across projects, collaborating with Mechanical Engineering and Automation Technicians, and ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective equipment delivery.

The position is onsite in Maple Grove with travel to other DT locations and customer sites as needed, offering opportunity to

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of directly related controls engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Rockwell software for PLC and HMI development.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical for controls design and electrical documentation.
• Experience integrating industrial devices, including vision systems and robotics.
• Ability to independently develop controls solutions and provide technical leadership to project teams.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to travel between locations and work onsite in Maple Grove, MN.

Responsibilities

• Independently design controls systems for complex, multi‑module automated machinery, including controls hardware, architecture, and PLC/HMI programming.
• Create electrical wiring schematics, panel layouts, flow diagrams, bills of materials, and release documentation using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Program and integrate servo systems, robotics, pneumatic stations, test equipment, and other industrial devices.
• Lead controls engineering project teams, assign and monitor tasks, and provide technical direction and mentorship.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering and Automation Technicians to troubleshoot equipment, debug software, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Manage controls project scope, schedule, and budget, identifying changes that affect project delivery.
• Participate in internal and customer design reviews, equipment installations, and service support.
• Select appropriate components and work with suppliers to develop functional and economical solutions.
• Apply relevant safety standards, customer requirements, and DT Engineering standards throughout the design and build process.
• Support sales with technical concepts and project estimates.

Skills

Controls design & programming

Rockwell PLC/HMI

AutoCAD Electrical

Project leadership

Troubleshooting

Documentation & communication

Travel willingness

Onsite Maple Grove work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation software

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

DT Engineering is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer with a strong background in designing and programming custom industrial automated machinery. This position requires at least eight years of directly related controls engineering experience, proficiency with Rockwell software and AutoCAD Electrical, and the ability to independently lead controls development for complex automation projects.

About DT Engineering

DT Engineering is an industrial automation developer and system integrator serving world-class manufacturers. We turn complex manufacturing challenges into reliable custom automation and tooling solutions through engineering expertise, collaboration, and hands‑on execution.

About the Role

The Senior Controls Engineer takes ownership of controls development from electrical design and programming through integration, debugging, and installation. You will collaborate with Mechanical Engineering, Automation Technicians, project teams, and customers to deliver reliable, functional, and cost-effective automated equipment.

This role offers the opportunity to help grow DT Engineering’s Maple Grove operation while working with engineering and project teams across DT locations. The position is based onsite in Maple Grove and requires willingness to travel between DT Engineering locations and to customer sites as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently design controls systems for complex, multi-module automated machinery, including controls hardware, architecture, and PLC and HMI programming.
• Create electrical wiring schematics, panel layouts, flow diagrams, bills of materials, and release documentation using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Program and integrate servo systems, robotics, pneumatic stations, test equipment, and other industrial devices.
• Lead controls engineering project teams, assign and monitor tasks, and provide technical direction and mentorship.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering and Automation Technicians to troubleshoot equipment, debug software, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Manage controls project scope, schedule, and budget, identifying changes that affect project delivery.
• Participate in internal and customer design reviews, equipment installations, and service support.
• Select appropriate components and work with suppliers to develop functional and economical solutions.
• Apply relevant safety standards, customer requirements, and DT Engineering standards throughout the design and build process.
• Support sales with technical concepts and project estimates.

Required Qualifications

• At least eight years of directly related controls engineering experience, including hands‑on design and programming of custom industrial automated machinery.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with Rockwell software for PLC and HMI development.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical for controls system design and electrical documentation.
• Experience integrating industrial devices, including an understanding of vision systems and robot integration.
• Ability to independently develop controls solutions and provide technical leadership to project team members.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ability to work onsite in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
• Willingness and ability to travel between DT Engineering locations and to customer sites for project support, installations, and troubleshooting as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing custom automated equipment for life sciences applications, including medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience with PLC and HMI platforms beyond Rockwell.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0, machine learning, or artificial intelligence applications in automation.

DT Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.