Sr. Controls Engineer in Champlin

Energy Jobline ZR; Champlin (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/ESST

Paid holidays

Health insurance (employees)

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K / Life Insurance / STD

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR seeks a Sr. Controls Engineer in Champlin, MN to lead PLC and HMI program development for Forgent products and processes, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration across engineering, design, and manufacturing teams to meet customer specs and continuous improvement goals. The candidate will design, develop and support control systems, interpret requirements, and provide field support with travel as needed, while contributing to training and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in control systems or automation.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet).
• Ability to coordinate and manage technical aspects of projects.
• Experience preparing technical proposals or cost estimates.
• Strong relationship skills with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Hands-on PLC and HMI programming experience.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and support PLC/HMI control systems to meet project schedules and budgets.
• Interpret customer requirements and guide engineering and design teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to troubleshoot quality and manufacturing issues.
• Create training materials, documentation and procedures for teams.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging products for product development.
• Maintain relationships with internal teams, suppliers and partners.
• Provide field support for technical and commercial needs, with travel as required.
• Follow safety, quality standards and housekeeping procedures.

Skills

Controls engineering

PLC programming

HMI programming

Industrial protocols

Project coordination

Proposals/estimating

Customer relations

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Relays/config tools

Electrical design software

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Sr. Controls Engineer

Champlin, MN

Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to oversees and leads the development of PLC and HMI programs for safe, effective, and efficient operation of Forgent products and processes while meeting and exceeding company quality and production standards and customer documentation and delivery requirements.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and support programming for control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and related devices, ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Review and interpret customer requirements and project specifications, providing clear guidance to engineering and design teams.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve design, quality, and manufacturing issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop training materials, documentation, procedures, and work instructions to support the growth and capability of engineering and technical teams.
• Stay current with industry trends, new technologies, and emerging products to support ongoing product development efforts.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, suppliers, vendors, and external partners.
• Provide field support for technical and commercial needs, with occasional local and limited domestic travel as required.
• Follow all company safety policies, quality standards, and housekeeping procedures.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related technical discipline (or equivalent technical training and experience)
• 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-based protocols, etc.)
• Ability to coordinate and manage technical aspects of customer projects
• Experience preparing technical proposals or supporting product/project cost estimates
• Strong relationship-building skills with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
• Proficiency with standard business software (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Hands-on experience with PLC and HMI programming platforms
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills

Qualifications:

• Experience with SCADA systems or system integration tools
• Familiarity with utility, power, or industrial software tools or configuration platforms
• Experience with protective relays, automation devices, or related configuration software
• Broad understanding of electrical, mechanical, and software design principles
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines
• Experience in industries such as renewable energy, energy storage, data centers, or emerging power technologies is a plus

Skills and Competancy:

• 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

Benefits:

• PTO/ESST
• Paid holidays
• $100 individual deductible and $300 family deductible health insurance
• Paid Weekly
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401K / Life Insurance / STD