Automation & Controls Engineer

Automation & Controls Engineer

M4 Control Systems – Minneapolis, MN area

M4 Control Systems, a well-established engineering company specializing in automation and control systems within the dairy and food industry, is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to join our growing team. This full-time role is hands-on, supporting and executing automation and controls projects for our customers.

We offer generous benefits, flexible work options, and long-term professional growth opportunities.


Position Summary:

The Automation and Controls Engineer is responsible for the support and execution of automation and control projects with M4 Control Systems customers.


Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for PLC programming and modifications to support client projects.
  • Responsible for Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming and modifications to support client projects.
  • Prepare network or system layouts, detailed drawings and schematics.
  • Interface with project team members to schedule, implement and track automation control projects.
  • Responsible to conduct yourself and ensure subordinates (if applicable) conduct themselves in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies and other standards of conduct.


Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

  • Working knowledge and experience with the engineering, programming, and implementation of industrial control systems required.
  • Possess technical problem-solving skills and proven project experience.
  • Understanding of control systems, components, PLC programming, HMI programming and their applications required.
  • Experience with development and design software including Visual Studio, SQL, Autocad, and Solidworks Electrical preferred.
  • Candidate needs to possess good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of clients, co-workers, management and executive staff.
  • Ability to read and interpret various technical, operating and process documents, write reports and correspondence both technical and business related.
  • Must be a self-starter, have good organizational skills and be able to accept constantly changing priorities.
  • Higher level knowledge of Microsoft products including: Outlook, Excel, Word and Access.


Qualifications:

  • Electrical Engineering Bachelor's or Technical Degree or equivalent work experience required
  • 2–5 years of relevant work experience in process engineering, preferably in the dairy, food, or beverage industries
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and prepare reports
  • Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or hold a Permanent Resident Green Card


Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work options


Job Type:

  • Full-time


Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday


Work Location:

  • Hybrid/Remote: Minneapolis, MN