Automation PLC Engineer
Knobelsdorff
Design, program, and commission industrial PLC/HMI/SCADA control systems.
8 days ago ago
$105,000 - $120,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Eagan, MN
Onsite
Company Size
265 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Electrical
Industrial
Energy
Renewable Energy
Automation
Engineering
Role
What you would be doing
documentation
device configuration
system design
plc programming
commissioning
troubleshooting
- Create I/O lists, specifications, test procedures, FDS manuals, and other project documentation as needed.
- Participate in client meetings to define scope and functional and operational requirements of the PLC/HMI/SCADA system.
- Technically lead automation projects from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgetary constraints.
- Configure and program control system devices such as managed Ethernet switches, protocol converters, VFDs, and other controllers.
- Provide detailed design of industrial control systems including control panel design, networking design, and field device specification.
- Create and document control system PLC/HMI/SCADA programs using modular and reusable programming techniques.
- Effectively communicate with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
- Assist technicians with field modifications as needed.
- Provide on-site control system start-up and commissioning.
- Interpret P&ID, Process Flows, Specifications, and other system design documentation to use as the basis of control system design and programming.
- Troubleshoot, test, and analyze existing project program errors and revise programs to operational order.
- Provide technical assistance to field technicians on PLC/HMI/SCADA programs.
- Work occasional start-ups which may include extended working hours.
What you bring
plc programming
hmi/scada
ignition
rslogix
modbus
bachelor's
- Ability to stay aware of industry best practices and emerging technological developments.
- 5+ years’ programming experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA applications.
- Experience with HMI/SCADA screens, preferably using Ignition, FactoryTalk View, or Wonderware.
- Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Detailed knowledge of industrial control systems, motor control, and field instrumentation.
- Must be able to climb stairs over 100 feet.
- Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for long periods of time.
- Work independently and as part of a team on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or Computer Science, or equivalent education/experience.
- Experience with Modbus TCP, Modbus Serial, Profibus, Profinet, ControlNet, Ethernet and DeviceNet is also beneficial.
- EEO is the Law poster English– Spanish
- Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs.
- Must be able to periodically work in a noisy and dirty environment.
- Excellent critical thinking skills supporting sound technical solutions to complex problems.
- Proven communication, organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
- Working knowledge of Ethernet/IP industrial communication protocol.
- Highly proficient at creating complete PLC programs using RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk View SE, and the Rockwell portfolio suite.
- Knowledge of scripting languages and databases.
- Must be able to climb ladders on equipment mezzanines.
- Required travel up to 30% of the time. Most start-ups are local or regional travel and are typically 2 weeks or less in duration.
- EEO is the Law Supplement poster English– Spanish
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proven ability to develop professionally through direct mentorship and personally sourced academics.
- 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
- Paid weekly with competitive wages
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage
- Profit sharing and performance-based incentives
- 401(k) with competitive company match
- HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
- PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
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Company
Overview
Late '80s Founded
Year Established
The company was initially established in the late 1980s, marking the beginning of its journey from a small family garage to a multi-divisional firm.
$100M Revenue
Annual Revenue
The company generates approximately $100 million in annual revenue, reflecting its growth and operational strength across North America.
2019 Rebranded
Year Rebranded
The company rebranded as Knobelsdorff Enterprises in 2019, organizing its operations into three distinct divisions to better align with its evolving capabilities.
- Grew through bold expansion into a multi-divisional firm.
- Organized into Electric, Engineering, and Energy divisions to clarify capabilities.
- Typical projects include industrial and utility-scale electrical construction, panel building, controls engineering, and solar EPC/O&M.
- Specializes in electrical infrastructure across sectors like industrial, commercial, residential, automation, and renewable energy.
- Notable for achieving the ABC Accredited Quality Contractor designation and placing its CEO on an NFPA code-making panel.
- Culture and values not publicly stated on company website or LinkedIn
- Employees describe a 'people-first culture' where the team feels like a family
- Supportive and encouraging workplace: everyone pitches in, work is done hard but culture stays light and fun
- Strong trust in colleagues and feeling of personal appreciation
- Learning environment with opportunities to develop and grow
- Leadership seen as exceptionally hard-working, accessible, and highly engaged
- The company has not made its formal sustainability strategy publicly available.
- The company has not disclosed a net-zero target date or quantified emissions-reduction goals.
- The company has not reported data on renewable energy use, GHG emissions, or sustainability results.
- No public DEI strategy or gender‑diversity statistics available on company website or LinkedIn
- No disclosed data on gender balance, hiring targets, or inclusion outcomes
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