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Senior Controls Engineer - Automation (Mid/Senior Level)

Erdman Automation Corporation
Princeton, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/23/2026

Help us build the future of machinery!

Erdman designs and builds automated industrial machinery for the window and door industry. We are a world-class leader in automation and system integration.

Visionary thinking. Exceptional doing.

Summary:

Candidates should have 5 -10 years of experience in programming control systems for automated equipment using pneumatics, hydraulics, and other means of movement. An associated degree in the field of employment is desired. You will also be required to take projects from concept to install.

Responsibilities:

*Program equipment to Erdman and customer build specifications

*Safety circuit design and programming via safety PLC

*Risk assessment implementing associated safety devices

*UL 508 certified design

*Specify components, document control systems for various types of automated equipment.

*Electrical/Pneumatic design, machine PLC programming, machine debug and certification for customer run-off.

*Travel to customer sites for installation and startup of equipment (25% of time)

Tools to be Utilized:

*PLC, HMI, Robot, AutoCAD, Motion Control, Pneumatics, and Hydraulics.

*AutoCad

*Studio 5000

*RS 500

*FactoryTalk View

*Other related Allen Bradley Software

Wage Structure:

Jr Controls Engineer: $28-35/hr

Mid Controls Engineer: $35-55/hr

Senior Controls Engineer 50-65/hr

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • What wage are you looking for?
  • What types of motion controls have you programmed in machines? What types of servos have you programmed (if any)?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $65

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