{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"dc52985e7089bad0f7d9507b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dc52985e7089bad0f7d9507b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dc52985e7089bad0f7d9507b","title":"Controls Engineer","description":"Quanex is looking for a Controls Engineer to join our team located in St. Cloud, Minnesota.\nThe 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.\nThe 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\nSalary: $115,000 - $125,000 annually, starting salary varies based on your experience\nWork Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am -5:00pm, hours may vary based on business needs\nWe Offer You!\nMedical, dental & vision start the 1st of the month after hire\nMedical coverage featuring wellness incentives that may significantly reduce employee premiums\nPTO, ESST, paid holidays & paid training — starts right away\n401(k) with company match & vesting\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan\nLife insurance provided\nTuition assistance\nWellness resources & onsite physical therapist\nReferral bonuses\nWhat’s attractive about the Controls Engineer role?\nCollaborative and Team-Oriented environment\nWorld Class Safety records\nClean and well-lit work environment.\nOn-site, hands-on physical therapy\nWhat Success Looks Like:\nDesign, program, configure, test, and maintain PLC-based control systems and related automation equipment.\nDevelop and modify PLC, HMI, SCADA, robotics, servo, and motion-control programs.\nIdentify opportunities to reduce downtime, improve cycle time, increase throughput, and improve overall equipment effectiveness.\nProvide hands-on technical support to Maintenance and Operations during equipment failures and production disruptions.\nServe as an escalation resource for difficult or recurring controls and electrical problems.\nDesign, modify, and maintain control systems in accordance with applicable electrical, machine-safety, and company standards.\nMaintain accurate electrical drawings, network diagrams, program documentation, equipment manuals, and change records.\nWhat You Bring:\nBachelor’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.\nMinimum of five years of hands-on controls engineering or industrial automation experience in a manufacturing environment.\nWorking knowledge of electrical controls, instrumentation, sensors, variable-frequency drives, servo systems, industrial networks, and machine-safety systems.\nAbility to read, develop, and update electrical schematics, control-panel drawings, and technical documentation.\nDemonstrated ability to lead root-cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.\nAbout Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger\nQuanex (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 (https://www.quanex.com/).\nNOTE: For individuals with nut allergies, please be advised that there is the potential to be exposed to nut products when working in our facilities.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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The successful candidate combines strong technical expertise with a hands-on approach to diagnosing equipment issues and implementing sustainable solutions\nSalary: $115,000 - $125,000 annually, starting salary varies based on your experience\nWork Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am -5:00pm, hours may vary based on business needs\nWe Offer You!\nMedical, dental & vision start the 1st of the month after hire\nMedical coverage featuring wellness incentives that may significantly reduce employee premiums\nPTO, ESST, paid holidays & paid training — starts right away\n401(k) with company match & vesting\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan\nLife insurance provided\nTuition assistance\nWellness resources & onsite physical therapist\nReferral bonuses\nWhat’s attractive about the Controls Engineer role?\nCollaborative and Team-Oriented environment\nWorld Class Safety records\nClean and well-lit work environment.\nOn-site, hands-on physical therapy\nWhat Success Looks Like:\nDesign, program, configure, test, and maintain PLC-based control systems and related automation equipment.\nDevelop and modify PLC, HMI, SCADA, robotics, servo, and motion-control programs.\nIdentify opportunities to reduce downtime, improve cycle time, increase throughput, and improve overall equipment effectiveness.\nProvide hands-on technical support to Maintenance and Operations during equipment failures and production disruptions.\nServe as an escalation resource for difficult or recurring controls and electrical problems.\nDesign, modify, and maintain control systems in accordance with applicable electrical, machine-safety, and company standards.\nMaintain accurate electrical drawings, network diagrams, program documentation, equipment manuals, and change records.\nWhat You Bring:\nBachelor’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.\nMinimum of five years of hands-on controls engineering or industrial automation experience in a manufacturing environment.\nWorking knowledge of electrical controls, instrumentation, sensors, variable-frequency drives, servo systems, industrial networks, and machine-safety systems.\nAbility to read, develop, and update electrical schematics, control-panel drawings, and technical documentation.\nDemonstrated ability to lead root-cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.\nAbout Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger\nQuanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. 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