Controls Service Engineer

Are you looking for a role with low travel? Great opportunity to join a dynamic team in the St. Paul, MN area as a PLC Service Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance.As a PLC Service Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance of our clients' automation systems. This role serves as a key subject matter expert and resource internally, and for customers.Primary Duties:Handling customer technical support cases through phone and email submission.Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of PLC systems to ensure minimal downtime.Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to PLC hardware and software.Drives root cause analysis on process or asset failures and implements corrective actions to prevent recurrence.Conduct on-site inspections and provide technical support to clients.Develop and maintain documentation for PLC systems, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and user manuals.Stay updated with the latest advancements in PLC technology and industry standards.Provide training to clients and internal staff on PLC system operation and maintenance.Works within department standards for documentation, panel design, program structure, and workflow.Collaborate with clients to understand their automation needs and provide effective solutions.Provides Engineering Estimates for customer change requirements.Performs additional duties as assigned.Qualifications:Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited school, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability.Five (5) years progressive controls engineering experience.Proficiency in PLC programming languages such as Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagram.Knowledge of various PLC brands such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and Mitsubishi.Experience with SCADA systems and HMI petent with programming Allen Bradley PLC petent with programming Allen Bradley FT View ME and SE platforms.Knowledge of programming Siemens PLC and HMI platforms.Experience in applying UL508A and applicable NFPA codes.Ability to use CAD software for developing P&I drawings and electrical control panel design.Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in an extremely fast-paced environment.Ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines.Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills in the English language; must be fluent in English.Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done with high quality and in a professional manner.Assure the company and its mission are consistently presented in a strong, positive image.Valid driver's license.Must be authorized to work in the United States.Work Environment:Professional and deadline-oriented environment in an office setting.Participation in 247 Support Team coverage (on rotational basis), requires night and weekend availability to respond to support calls.Occasional work in panel shop performing panel layout and wiring functions.On-site trips to customer's manufacturing facilities and exposure to typical rubber compounding facility environment (10% - 15% travel).PPE requirements while at customer's facility (Safety Glasses, Safety Shoes, Hearing Protection, Arc Flash rating clothing, high visibility vest, etc.).

Created: 2025-03-04