Controls Engineer
Jobot
Brownsdale, MN
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$120,000 Per Year
SKILLS
AutoCAD, Automation, Best Practices, Capital Project, Communication Skills, Computer Programming, Consumer Branding, Consumer Packaged Goods, Continuous Improvement, Control Engineering, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Ergonomics, Food and Beverage Industry, Global Branding, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Industry Standards, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems, Mentoring, Motion Control, Multitasking, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Programs, Production Support, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Rockwell Automation, Servomechanism, Stock Purchase Plans, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Tuition Fees, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Brownsdale, MN
POSTED
3 days ago
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Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 per year
A bit about us:
A leading global food organization is seeking a Controls Engineer (Electrical Controls) to join its corporate engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation, high-impact capital projects, and next-generation manufacturing systems that support iconic consumer brands distributed worldwide.
If you enjoy solving complex problems, leading multidisciplinary teams, and seeing your designs come to life on the plant floor, this role offers both technical challenge and long-term career growth.
Why join us?
This role offers the chance to work on high-impact, innovative projects that keep production operations running at world-class standards. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking engineering team where your ideas and leadership can directly influence growth, efficiency, and cutting-edge automation solutions.
Benefits include:
- Competitive base salary + performance incentives
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Profit sharing & 401(k) with immediate eligibility
- Stock purchase plan & annual merit increases
- Paid time off and relocation assistance
- Free tuition program for dependents at local community/technical colleges
- And much more!
Job Details
What You’ll Do
As a Controls Engineer, you’ll lead and execute moderate to highly complex automation and electrical engineering projects, ranging from new equipment design to large-scale process improvements. Your work will directly support production innovation, capacity expansion, and new product initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading cross-functional project teams to deliver automated machine and system designs that meet safety, sanitary, ergonomic, cost, and reliability standards
- Designing and implementing electrical and controls solutions using industry-standard tools and platforms
- Overseeing contractors and technical resources to ensure projects are delivered on time and to specification
- Ensuring seamless handoff of completed projects through documentation, training, and operational readiness
- Ensuring compliance with all regulatory, legal, and internal engineering requirements
- Mentoring and developing technicians, programmers, and engineers
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance engineering efficiency and effectiveness
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience with electrical and controls engineering tools (e.g., Rockwell Automation platforms, AutoCAD)
- Proven ability to lead projects in collaborative, cross-functional environments
- Solid understanding of project management best practices
- Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication, organization, and decision-making abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- CMRP certification (or ability to obtain within 18 months)
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship needs
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field
- Experience in machine controls, automation, or equipment development—ideally within food or consumer packaged goods manufacturing
- Hands-on experience with PLC/PAC programming, HMI development, multi-axis servo motion control, and machine vision systems
- Prior people leadership or direct supervisory experience
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About the Company
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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com