Quanex is looking for a Controls Engineer to join our team located in St. Cloud,
Minnesota.
The Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, implementing,
troubleshooting, and continuously improving industrial control systems and
automated manufacturing equipment. This position provides technical leadership
for PLCs, HMIs, robotics, motion-control systems, industrial networks, and
related electrical and automation technologies.
The Controls Engineer partners with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, IT,
EHS, and equipment suppliers to improve equipment reliability, production
efficiency, product quality, and workplace safety. The successful candidate
combines strong technical expertise with a hands-on approach to diagnosing
equipment issues and implementing sustainable solutions
Salary: $115,000 - $125,000 annually, starting salary varies based on your
experience
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am -5:00pm, hours may vary based on business
needs
We Offer You!
- Medical, dental & vision start the 1st of the month after hire
- Medical coverage featuring wellness incentives that may significantly reduce
employee premiums
- PTO, ESST, paid holidays & paid training — starts right away
- 401(k) with company match & vesting
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Life insurance provided
- Tuition assistance
- Wellness resources & onsite physical therapist
- Referral bonuses
What’s attractive about the Controls Engineer role?
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment
- World Class Safety records
- Clean and well-lit work environment.
- On-site, hands-on physical therapy
What Success Looks Like:
* Design, program, configure, test, and maintain PLC-based control systems and
related automation equipment.
* Develop and modify PLC, HMI, SCADA, robotics, servo, and motion-control
programs.
* Identify opportunities to reduce downtime, improve cycle time, increase
throughput, and improve overall equipment effectiveness.
* Provide hands-on technical support to Maintenance and Operations during
equipment failures and production disruptions.
* Serve as an escalation resource for difficult or recurring controls and
electrical problems.
* Design, modify, and maintain control systems in accordance with applicable
electrical, machine-safety, and company standards.
* Maintain accurate electrical drawings, network diagrams, program
documentation, equipment manuals, and change records.
What You Bring:
* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation
Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field; an equivalent
combination of education and directly relevant experience may be considered.
* Minimum of five years of hands-on controls engineering or industrial
automation experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Working knowledge of electrical controls, instrumentation, sensors,
variable-frequency drives, servo systems, industrial networks, and
machine-safety systems.
* Ability to read, develop, and update electrical schematics, control-panel
drawings, and technical documentation.
* Demonstrated ability to lead root-cause analysis and implement sustainable
corrective actions.
About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily
serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor
products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance
and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers
achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to
communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our
employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com
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NOTE: For individuals with nut allergies, please be advised that there is the
potential to be exposed to nut products when working in our facilities.
