Controls Engineer

Taylor Corporation•North Mankato, MN

9d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Taylor Corporation is looking for a Controls Engineer to join our team in North Mankato, MN. This role involves applying engineering principles to design products such as product conveying systems, instruments, controls, robots, and machines. The engineer will also analyze plant processes, design and implement improvements, and troubleshoot hardware and process issues. A key part of the role includes creating and maintaining electrical and pneumatic schematics, panel layouts, PLC and HMI programs, and machine power distribution documentation. Collaboration with Mechanical Engineers, Electricians, and Operations is essential, as is providing hands-on assistance to the machine shop and electricians. Occasional travel within the U.S. for installations and site visits is also required.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science in Electrical, Controls Engineering or related field
1+ years of experience with PLC programming in a manufacturing environment writing and editing PLC programs and HMI user interfaces.
Experience in CAD software creating electrical prints
Strong organizational skills overseeing multiple projects at once
High computer literacy – ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Strong cause-effect analytical abilities to solve problems
Ability to operate autonomously and self-direct
Excellent communication and teambuilding skills and an ability to manage relationships with internal and external customers, fostering a relationship of trust and mutual respect
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Print Industry Experience a plus
Experience with Autodesk
Experience with Allen Bradley
NFPA 79 and ANSI B11.19

Responsibilities

Plan and schedule work to be done in the most cost efficient and safe manner while working to maintain project timelines
Apply knowledge of engineering principles to design products such as product conveying systems, instruments, controls, robots, machines, etc.
Coordinate electrical equipment purchases & managing inventory for projects
Analyze plant processes, design and implement improvements
Troubleshooting issues with hardware and processes
Create, maintain and keep current all hard copies and electronic data bases: all electrical and pneumatic schematics; panel layouts; PLC, operator display, operator interface, and robot programs; machine power distribution and all related vendor controls component part documentation
Collaboration between Mechanical Engineers, Electricians and Operations
On-hands assistance with the machine shop and electricians as needed
Occasional travel within the U.S. for installations and site visits