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Controls Engineer

Bühler
Owatonna, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/29/2026
Owatonna, United States
Permanent
80-100%
Onsite

Sputtering Components Inc. (SCI) in Owatonna is a business in southern Minnesota that has served customers all around the world for over 20 years. Our thin film technologies are used in vacuum coating systems to make windows, smartphones, display screens, solar panels, automobile components, decorative hardware and more.

Sputtering Components Inc, is looking for a skilled Controls Engineer with a knack for innovation and a keen eye for system integration. In this vital role, you will be at the core of designing and developing control systems for our new products and ensuring their seamless integration into customer operations.

Your expertise will enable you to provide top-notch support and deliver crucial technical information to our clients, empowering them to effortlessly integrate, purchase, install, and utilize SCI products. If you are someone who thrives in a collaborative environment while advancing your career in product development, this position is for you.

This is where you'll excel
  • Subject matter expert on Sputtering Components products
  • Act as a liaison between customers and internal engineering teams to ensure customer control needs are defined and the correct products, features, and/or services are created and offered
  • Designs, develops, and qualifies all aspects of control systems requirements, interfaces, and integration
  • Provide product support at customer and rep sites –controls integration, installation, training, and service
  • Promote Sputtering Components products
  • Maintain expert knowledge of our products – Controls, Design, Build, Test, Performance, Installation, Operation, Troubleshooting, Service, Upgrades, Failure Analysis, Spare Parts, and Reliability
  • Define, develop, and implement the required interfaces to customer electrical control systems
  • Drive product improvements –enhanced features, improved reliability, reduced failure modes, and customer requested performance/interface attributes
  • Develop and implement internal procedures for quality assurance of electrical systems
  • Participate in the development of new products and applications
  • Deliver product training internally and externally
  • Provide technical service and sales support at customer sites
  • Additional technical projects as assigned
These are the skills you'll need
  • 4-year Electrical Engineering or Computer Science degree or equivalent preferred
  • 3 years' work experience in PLC/FW/SW/Controls engineering
  • Knowledge of PLC communication protocols
  • Experience with SolidWorks Design and SolidWorks Electrical
  • Knowledge of electrical control systems and interfaces for industrial vacuum technologies
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Must have great organizational skills and be able to multitask across products and sites
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentations skills
  • Must be able to travel up to 25%
This is what you will earn
The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000 per year.

Benefits:

Vacation & Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, 401K Plan

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000

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