What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls & Automation Engineer position at Dahmen Stainless, Inc?
Posted Date: 09/03/2026
Job Title: Controls & Automation Engineer
Position Type: Full-Time
Main Responsibilities:
• Electrical and panel drawings
• Selecting and creating purchase order requests for control hardware and field devices
• Specifying and subcontracting control panels
• Minor assembly of control panels as required
• PLC and HMI programming and integration
• I/O check out in the field
• Controls commissioning and startup of DSI equipment
• Assist other team members with their work as needed
• Review work of other engineers as needed
• Contribute to the success of other members of the controls team
• Complete projects and tasks on time
Required Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related associate degree and equivalent work experience
• Ability to climb stairs and work on ladders/lifts
• Ability to work with various tools and instruments
• Ability to work from laptop and phone
• Eligible to work in the USA and travel Internationally
Preferred Competency/Experience/Education:
• 5 years of controls engineering experience in the food processing industry
• Detail oriented and self-motivated
• Capable of performing calculations required to fulfill responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley ControlLogix & Rockwell Software FactoryTalk View Platforms
• Basic CAD skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Willing to continuously learn and improve
Available Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision; 401K match; flexible spending accounts; basic and voluntary
life insurance; disability insurances; paid holidays; paid time off (PTO); employee assistance program;
personal development program; referral bonus; bereavement leave. All benefits are subject to applicable
plan and program terms (including eligibility terms) and may be subject to change.
Location: New London, MN; Eligible for Hybrid Work Schedule
Starting Salary Range: $70K-85K / Annually
Travel: Willing and able to travel (roughly 25% travel schedule)
For information on Dahmes Stainless Inc. including more information on employee benefits and our
company culture, visit our website at www.dahmes.com/careers.
Posted Date: 09/03/2026
Those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Dahmes Stainless Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000