Controls Engineer

Taylor Corporation is a dynamic, diversified company with big plans for the future ― and your career. We power our employees’ potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. If you’re ready for something bigger ― more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth ― we should talk. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re looking for people like you.   

Ready to reach your potential? It’s time to look at Taylor.   

Your Opportunity: Taylor Corporation is looking for a Controls Engineer to join our team in North Mankato, MN.  

Work Authorization:  

To be considered for the Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.  

Your Responsibilities:  

• Plan and schedule work to be done in the most cost efficient and safe manner while working to maintain project timelines  

• Apply knowledge of engineering principles to design products such as product conveying systems, instruments, controls, robots, machines, etc.  

• Coordinate electrical equipment purchases & managing inventory for projects  

• Analyze plant processes, design and implement improvements  

• Troubleshooting issues with hardware and processes  

• Create, maintain and keep current all hard copies and electronic data bases: all electrical and pneumatic schematics; panel layouts; PLC, operator display, operator interface, and robot programs; machine power distribution and all related vendor controls component part documentation  

• Collaboration between Mechanical Engineers, Electricians and Operations  

• On-hands assistance with the machine shop and electricians as needed  

• Occasional travel within the U.S. for installations and site visits  

You Must Have:  

• Bachelors of Science in Electrical, Controls Engineering or related field  

• 1+ years of experience with PLC programming in a manufacturing environment writing and editing PLC programs and HMI user interfaces. 

• Experience in CAD software creating electrical prints 

• Strong organizational skills overseeing multiple projects at once  

• High computer literacy – ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook  

• Strong cause-effect analytical abilities to solve problems  

• Ability to operate