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Controls Engineer

Grand Forks, ND, onsite, $75k to $125k

Field
Controls and automation engineering
Location
Grand Forks, ND
Work model
Onsite
Level
Mid
Pay
$75k to $125k

About the role

Working alongside a collaborative, diverse team of technicians, supervisors, and managers, you will be the go-to problem solver tackling high-impact automation challenges.

What you would own

  • Optimize Next-Gen Production: Partner with the engineering team to design, test, and seamlessly integrate advanced modifications for high-speed processing production lines.
  • Spearhead the implementation, design, and strategic recommendations for current and future high-speed automation projects.
  • Conduct proactive periodic maintenance to maximize system uptime and reliability.
  • Rapidly diagnose and resolve advanced automation, instrumentation, and robotic system challenges across all material transfer applications.
  • Leverage deep technical expertise to independently troubleshoot complex electrical and control systems, even when documentation or data is minimal.

What they are looking for

  • We also highly value practical expertise and will welcome: 10+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree, OR 5+ years of related experience combined with a technical degree or certification.
  • Advanced proficiency with the Rockwell Software suite, including Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000/500, and FactoryTalk View Studio.
  • Direct, hands-on experience designing and laying out control panels for new production equipment, alongside extensive knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, and HMIs.
  • Highly skilled in utilizing specialized electrical troubleshooting tools, including multimeters, loop simulators, and meggers.
  • System-Level Vision: Proven experience working with SCADA systems to monitor and optimize plant-wide operations.

Everything above is the hiring company’s own words, with the company name taken out. The name, the team, and the interview steps come with the first conversation.

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