Controls Engineer

Company History

Power/mation is a nationally recognized distributor specializing in advanced automation hardware and software products as well as solutions. We help our customers improve their manufacturing processes by assisting them in the application of unique automation solutions in the following technology areas: motion control, logic control, software, sensors, vision, safety, power transmission, panel components and solutions.

Power/mation began in 1961 and has grown to multiple locations within Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and the Dakotas.

Power/mation is seeking a full-time Controls Engineer for our St. Paul office. This individual manages engineering, fabrication, and assembly services and solutions that assist in the sale of Power/mation’s hardware and software products, including:

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Turn-key automated solutions

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Programming of various control devices, motion & drives

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Start-up assistance for installation and commissioning of turn-key solutions

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Control panel assembly

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Assemblies & modifications of components

Responsibilities

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Select and manage third party partners required to complete projects.

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Design standard engineered product concepts

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Programming

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Travel to job sites for installations and service calls

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Provide technical sales assistance and sales support

Qualifications

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Ten years engineering or experience with motion control, PLCs and motor control design, programming and implementation.

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CAD experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Promis*e or equivalent electrical controls/schematic generating software.

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Experience and ability to manage a wide variety of automation projects.

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Effective technical writing skills.

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Good interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits

Medical and dental plan, life insurance with AD&D, short and long term disability, health savings accounts, health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, voluntary life insurance, voluntary vision insurance, 401K with company match feature, discretionary profit sharing plan, educational assistance, paid time off, paid holidays including birthday and service anniversary.