Senior Controls Engineer

TruNorth Automation
White Bear Lake, MN

Position Description

TruNorth Automation is looking for a self-driven, energetic individual capable of leading the electrical controls design, programming, and debug of high-end custom automation equipment. You will be a key contributor & subject-matter expert within both your technical project teams, as well as our fast-growing controls engineering group.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer engineering and at least 7 years of controls engineering experience in custom automation
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in the design of electrical control systems, including power distribution, PLC configuration, and machine safety
  • High proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLC’s and HMI’s, other platforms a plus
  • Excellent electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
  • Experience with robot programming (Epson, Adept, Fanuc)
  • Experience with vision programming (Cognex VisionPro & In-Sight, Keyence)
  • Experience working within MES and SCADA systems
  • Experience creating electrical and pneumatic schematics
  • Competent in MS Office: excel, word, power point
  • Able to travel by air or car (estimated 10%)
  • US citizen or authorization to work permanently for any Employer in the United States
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