Controls Engineer

JOB-10046034

Anticipated Start Date

April 6, 2026

Location

Chanhassen, MN

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a world leader in gases, technologies and services used in many industries and for Health purposes. Oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter, and energy.

With safety as their priority, training will be provided for all employees to ensure the job is done properly. This client also hires many of their full-time employees through temporary agencies so many of our roles are temp-to-hire. This gives our candidates and the client an opportunity to ensure that this will be a good fit for a full-time role with their company. All roles have an opportunity for career advancement once full time with our client and provide excellent benefits to their full-time employees.

Job Summary

We The Controls Engineer will design, develop, and implement software and control systems for complex electro-mechanical equipment, including chemical dispense, blending, and distribution systems. This role collaborates closely with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to develop and improve automated systems and ensure high standards of performance, quality, and reliability.

Job Description

• Design, develop, and customize PLC and control software for electro-mechanical systems.
• Read, interpret, redline, and validate electrical schematics, P&IDs, and engineering drawings
• Support manufacturing and supply chain teams in developing methods and procedures aligned with quality and cost objectives.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and electro-mechanical control systems to ensure maximum uptime.
• Configure and support SCADA communications and Ethernet-based control networks.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including: Functional Specifications, Input/Output (I/O) Matrices, Operational procedures, Test procedures

Skills Required

• Minimum 3+ years of experience with: PLC programming (Ladder Logic and Structured Text), HMI programming, Technical documentation development
• Experience with SCADA communication systems and OPC servers (e.g., RSLinx, Kepware/IGS).
• Strong understanding of Ethernet protocols and TCP/IP networking.
• Ability to read, edit, redline, and validate P&IDs and electrical schematics.
• Experience troubleshooting electro-mechanical control systems.
• PLC Software experience preferred: Allen Bradley Studio 5000 / Logix 5000, Emerson (GE) Proficy Machine Edition, Siemens TIA Portal
• SCADA Software experience preferred: GE Cimplicity, FactoryTalk View SE
• HMI Development experience preferred: Emerson Proficy Machine Edition, Proface
• Programming Languages experience preferred: VB, C#

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.

Pay Rate

• $45 - $55 per hour (Compensation will be offered within this posted range based on experience, skills, and market factors)