Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

We are seeking a dedicated Product & OEM Controls Engineer to join our automation group. This role focuses on automation projects and customer service within the concrete industry. The ideal candidate will excel in designing, installing, and maintaining PLC-based controls in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer concrete batching control systems that integrate new and existing hardware/software for comprehensive and intuitive operation.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot Rockwell PLCs, Panelviews, VFDs, and industrial communication networks.
• Troubleshoot controls, instruments, and electrical issues affecting manufacturing processes.
• Perform on-site commissioning and training.
• Assist and train maintenance, production, or other technicians in technical or troubleshooting matters.
• Evaluate system equipment analytically to optimize performance.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair customer control systems on-site or remotely.
• Conduct diagnostic tests and troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems using advanced tools, especially digital multimeters.
• Measure voltage, current, and resistance in AC/DC circuits up to 600V to identify electrical faults.

Essential Skills

• Experience with Allen-Bradley, electrical troubleshooting, field service, commissioning, mechatronics, electrical systems, and PLC programming.
• Proficiency in PLC programming/troubleshooting.
• Ability to travel domestically and to Canada, up to 30% of the time.
• Mechanical aptitude, including PLC troubleshooting and VFDs.
• Understanding of UL 508A control panel construction/design requirements.
• AutoCAD proficiency.
• 2-4 years of college education.
• 3 or more years of experience with PLCs and components (CompactLogix, MicroLogix).
• Expertise in using digital multimeters for electrical troubleshooting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Motivated, creative, and enthusiastic to learn in a dynamic team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time, mostly Monday to Friday.
• Manual dexterity for handling small components and using hand/power tools.
• Ability to climb, balance, and work on ladders and elevated platforms.
• Familiarity with industrial control panel components.

Work Environment

The role involves working in office settings and on job sites across the United States and Canada. Travel is required up to 30% of the time. Employees must be able to stand or sit for extended periods and work in various environments, including tight spaces and varying weather conditions. Initially, the position requires being onsite for learning purposes, with potential for remote work after the first year when not traveling.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $110000.00/yr. EGAN OFFERS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL INSURANCE THROUGH HEALTHPARTNERS. DENTAL INSURANCE THROUGH DELTA DENTAL. THE NETWORK OF PROVIDERS DETERMINE PLAN OPTION. COVERAGE LEVELS ARE THE SAME WITH BOTH PLANS, THE DIFFERENCE IS THE NETWORK OF PROVIDERS YOU ELECT. ACHIEVE PLAN YOU CAN SEE ANY DOCTOR IN THE ACHIEVE NETWORK. IF YOU NEED TO SEE A SPECIALIST NO REFERRAL IS NEEDED. GOING TO MAYO WOULD NOT BE IN THIS PLAN. OPEN ACCESS PLAN YOU HAVE FLEXIBILITY IN GOING TO ANY IN-NETWORK PHYSICIAN, SPECIALISTS AND HOSPITAL FOR COVERAGE. REFERRALS ARE NOT REQUIRED, AND YOU DO NOT SELECT A PRIMARY CLINIC. HEALTHPARTNERS DENTAL PREVENTIVE, BASIC AND MAJOR/ORTHODONTIC SERVICES.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Champlin,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.