Senior Controls Engineer (ID:47391)

JJoin a dynamic and rapidly growing organization that is committed to investing in its people, facilities, and resources to drive innovation in custom-engineered products. Be part of a collaborative team at the forefront of a high-growth industry, where the latest technologies are embraced to redefine the limits of what's possible. This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact as we shape the future together.

Code: 47391

Posted: 2025-10-23

Category: Engineering & Operations

The Senior Controls Engineer oversees and leads the development of PLC and HMI programs for switchgear, panel boards, and electrical power distribution equipment for safe, effective, and efficient operation of products. Our clients' products are electrical systems that are custom-engineered to order; these products should exceed the company's quality, production standards, and customer expectations for documentation and delivery timeline.

Salary: $125,000 - $160,000/year, depending on experience.

Benefits: $100 individual deductible and $300 family deductible health insurance, 401K / Life Insurance / STD, Vision and Dental Insurance, PTO/ESST.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and oversee all aspects of programming of PLC's, HMIs, and remote I/O devices in a fast-paced, collaborative, manufacturing environment, and a project management structure to ensure workflow remains within schedule and budget requirements.
Utilize a comprehensive understanding of electrical circuitry and hardware components to design, develop, and implement control systems for various applications.
Review and interpret customer specifications and sales agreements, and provide directions to other engineers and designers.
Participate in cross-functional teams to address and resolve manufacturing, design, and quality problems, and pursue continuous improvement of design, manufacturing, and installation processes and methods.
Provide training, author documentation, procedures, and work instructions to mentor and grow the technical competencies of engineering teams.
Support new product development initiatives by remaining up to date with new industry products, technologies, and trends.
Mentor and coach other Controls Engineers.
0-10% Travel.

Required Skills and Experience:

BSEE or relevant engineering discipline.
7+ years of engineering and technical experience.
Proficient with a variety of communication protocols, including but not limited to: Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, Ethernet IP, & Profinet.
Experienced in providing project coordination and management for customer orders.
Experience developing custom products is desirable.
Experienced with SCADA integration (Inductive Automation Ignition, Blue Open Studio, or Wonderware InTouch).
Proficient with PLC and HMI software.
- PLC – Emerson PAC Machine Edition or Allen Bradley Studio 5000
- HMI – Emerson Movicon/PAC Machine Ed. Or Allen Bradley Factorytalk View Machine Edition.

About Versique

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

Let's find your people, together.

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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