Controls Engineer

Job#: 3047875

Job Description:
Controls Engineer

Location: Arden Hills, Minnesota (Onsite)

Role Overview

This position supports the full product lifecycle of burn-in systems by customizing power delivery systems to meet customer expectations. Responsibilities include producing schematics, selecting machine control hardware, creating design verifications, and troubleshooting with Production and Purchasing to resolve issues. This role reports to the Machine Automation and Controls Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Help lead the full product lifecycle of the power delivery system, including conceptualization, prototype development, testing, and final design.
• Produce system schematics, panel layouts, wire lists, bills of materials, and procedures to support operations.
• Work with senior engineers to select and specify machine control hardware, including programmable logic controllers and related I/O devices.
• Support custom power delivery systems to meet customer expectations and lead conversations with customers to clarify power requirements.
• Create design verifications and manufacturing tests to confirm the functionality of electrical components and systems.
• Troubleshoot with Production and Purchasing to solve unforeseen problems with product design, implementation, and components.
• Partner with Sales and Field Service to support customer issues and develop necessary Engineering and Field Change Orders.
• Work with a cross-functional team to determine the root cause of errors and develop a corrective action plan.
• Lead initial and ongoing design reviews.
• Perform all other related duties as requested or assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required.

Experience: 2+ years of experience in industrial system design and power control is required.

Skills:

• Understanding of modern electronic systems and component materials.
• Capacity to analyze a problem from multiple perspectives and explore creative solutions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the automation of industrial electromechanical systems.
• Knowledge of ERP Systems and Manufacturing Systems.
• Hands-on experience with industrial power systems.
• Knowledge of Electrical Safety Standards such as NFPA 79, NFPA 70, IEC 60204, SEMI S22, or UL508.
• Experience designing and developing electromechanical assemblies.
• Experience with international low voltage (

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an individual to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The role requires the ability to perform sedentary work, including sitting for extended periods, and periodically stand, walk, crouch, stoop, bend, and reach. The individual must be able to operate a computer for extended periods and may be required to lift objects up to 60 pounds infrequently.

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