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Job Title: Controls EngineerJob Description

The Controls Engineer is responsible for overseeing and leading the development of PLC and HMI programs to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient operation of products and processes, while meeting company quality and production standards, as well as customer documentation and delivery requirements. This role involves designing, developing, and managing all aspects of programming for PLCs, HMIs, and remote I/O devices in a fast-paced, collaborative manufacturing environment. The engineer will work within a project management structure to ensure workflows remain within schedule and budget constraints. Additionally, the role requires providing onsite commercial and technical field support, which includes up to 25% local regional travel to customers and suppliers, with occasional domestic and rare international travel.

Responsibilities

+ Design and develop PLC and HMI programs for product and process operations.

+ Manage programming for PLCs, HMIs, and remote I/O devices.

+ Ensure workflow remains within schedule and budget requirements.

+ Provide onsite commercial and technical field support, involving regional travel.

+ Coordinate and manage projects for customer orders.

+ Develop product and project quotes.

+ Establish and maintain communication with internal teams, customers, and suppliers using Microsoft Office products.

Essential Skills

+ 5+ years of engineering and technical experience.

+ Proficiency in PLC programming and HMI software.

+ Experience with Allen Bradley PLC/HMI programming.

+ Knowledge of SCADA systems and integration.

+ Familiarity with communication protocols such as Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet IP, and Profinet.

+ Experience with Emerson PAC Machine Edition or Allen Bradley Studio 5000 for PLCs.

+ Experience with Emerson Movicon/PAC Machine Ed. or Allen Bradley FactoryTalk View Machine Edition for HMIs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline or a 2-year technical degree with equivalent related experience.

+ Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition, Blue Open Studio, or Wonderware InTouch for SCADA integration.

+ Experience with Schneider Electric Control Logix or related software.

+ Experience with GE Multilin or Basler DECS software is a plus.

Work Environment

This is an onsite role within a manufacturing environment. The company is unionized, and full-time employees receive the same benefits. The company promotes a vibrant culture, celebrating events such as a 'work hard, play hard' environment and an office golf league. The company has recently expanded to a second building, indicating growth and potential career opportunities. Dress code and specific work hours are consistent with a typical manufacturing setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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