Controls Engineer

Company Description

Larson, a trusted brand within Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc., is a leader in storm doors, screen doors, and other home protection products. Located in Albert Lea, MN, Larson plays a vital role in Fortune Brands’ mission to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens.

At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big—advancing innovations across our brands and delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. Larson contributes to this mission by helping homeowners protect and enhance their homes with durable, stylish products.

We’ve created a workplace where smart, ambitious people are empowered to think big, learn fast, and make bold decisions. At Larson, you’ll be part of a high-performing team that values collaboration, authenticity, and diverse perspectives. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves, and where our differences are a key strength.

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation & Controls Engineer to lead the design, optimization, and reliability of automated material handling systems and warehouse control technologies at our state-of-the-art distribution centers in the division. This is a new and impactful role, ideal for a technically driven professional with a passion for automation, continuous improvement, and cross-functional leadership.

Location: This is an onsite position located at our distribution center in Albert Lea, MN. Relocation assistance may be provided for well qualified candidates. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering projects focused on automation, controls integration, and process optimization.
• Oversee maintenance operations, including equipment installation, repair, and preventative maintenance planning.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement initiatives across facility systems and processes.
• Act as the subject matter expert for automation technologies, collaborating with project teams and operations leadership.
• Provide 24/7 support for diagnosing and resolving complex automation and controls issues.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, system specifications, and validation protocols.
• Support startup and commissioning of new systems, ensuring alignment with engineering standards and operational goals.
• Manage facility performance metrics, labor budgets, and cost-efficiency initiatives.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and innovation within the engineering and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• 3 years of experience in Engineering, Maintenance, or Operations within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Proven leadership in managing engineering and maintenance teams, setting KPIs, and driving performance.
• Strong expertise in automation and controls systems, including:
  • Allen Bradley, FactoryTalk, Logix 5000, RSLinx, Rockwell Software
  • PLC and HMI programming/troubleshooting
  • AB PowerFlex Series drives
  • Intelligrated software development and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Project management experience from concept through implementation.
• Willing to travel occasionally.

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $70,000 USD - $107,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN

Equal Employment Opportunity:

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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