Controls Engineer / Junior / On-Site

Job Description

Join a leading thermal systems company as a Controls Engineer based in Minneapolis, MN. You'll work on industrial control systems for large-scale HVAC, refrigeration, and chiller applications. This role focuses heavily on PLC programming and electrical troubleshooting. The position is full-time, and the company is seeking an individual with strong hands-on controls experience to help develop and maintain reliable thermal control systems.

This is an opportunity to work with a specialized thermal branch team that tackles real-world HVAC and thermodynamics challenges on a daily basis. If you're a motivated controls engineer who thrives on hands-on troubleshooting and wants to deepen your technical expertise, this role is for you. You'll work on impactful projects involving chillers and refrigeration systems where your PLC programming and electrical troubleshooting skills directly impact system performance. Whether you're looking to grow your controls knowledge or expand into more complex thermal applications, this position offers excellent technical development in a collaborative team environment with strong work-life balance.

Required Skills & Experience
PLC Programming - Intermediate to Advanced
Low Voltage Electrical Drawing Reading/Troubleshooting - Intermediate to Advanced
HVAC and/or Refrigeration Systems Knowledge - Basic to Intermediate
2-5 Years of Experience

Desired Skills & Experience
Chiller Systems Experience - Preferred
Understanding of Thermodynamics - Preferred
Strong Problem-solving & Troubleshooting Ability

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
60% PLC Programming
30% Electrical Troubleshooting & Drawing Interpretation
10% HVAC/Refrigeration Controls Integration

Daily Responsibilities
70% Hands On Programming & Troubleshooting
20% System Integration & Testing
10% Team Collaboration

The Offer
Bonus Eligible

You will receive the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Vacation Time
Growth opportunities in thermal controls

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.