Job title: Controls Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Smart World
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: MN, US
Job published: 04/11/2026
Job ID: 292743

Job Description

⚡ Control Engineer | PLC & HMI

 

I'm working on an exciting opportunity for a Controls Engineer to lead the development of PLC and HMI programming for innovative power systems and technologies.

If you have a strong controls engineering background and enjoy combining hands-on programming with technical leadership, this could be a great next step.

 

🔧 Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, development and support of control systems including PLC and HMI control systems.
  • Interpret customer specifications and guide engineering and design teams.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues across engineering, manufacturing and project delivery.
  • Support customer projects, technical proposals and cost estimates.
  • Develop technical documentation, procedures and training materials.
  • Collaborate with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams.

 

✅ What We're Looking For:

  • 5+ years of experience in controls engineering, automation or related fields.
  • Hands-on experience with PLC and HMI programming.
  • Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus and Ethernet-based protocols.
  • Strong technical problem-solving and project coordination skills.
  • Experience with SCADA, protective relays or system integration would be a plus.

 

Experience across power, utilities, renewable energy, energy storage or data centers would be particularly valuable.

 

Interested in hearing more?

 

Click apply!