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Controls Engineer

Synectics Inc.
Alexandria, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2025
Description

  • Write code to control motion of equipment
  • Write code to control machine motion, adhering to standards, customer specifications, and project requirements.
  • Prepare code for successful power-up, defining changeover settings and writing changeover rules.
  • Validate I/O (Input/Output) thoroughly to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Collaborate in the development and maintenance of Aagard's controls standards to drive consistency and quality across projects.
  • Lead assigned projects with minimal supervision, ensuring timely execution and results.
  • Actively participate in design reviews and collaborative problem-solving sessions.
  • Communicate openly and professionally across departments and with customers.
  • Represent with professionalism in the field and during customer interactions.
  • Provide Customer and Engineering Support
  • Foster open communication, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration while upholding values of Winning, Together, Honorably, Passionately, and Positively.
  • Recommend and implement best practices to prioritize safety, improve productivity, reduce costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Maintain professional interactions with customers and vendors, representing accurately and positively.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • Strong knowledge of programming practices and concepts relations to motion and timing.
  • Knowledge of mechanical, controls, and electrical systems.
  • Knowledge of electrical and electronic components.
  • Experience or training with PC's servos, and PLC's.
  • Previous experience with Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley products preferred
  • Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb
  • Willing to travel as necessary (up to 30%) and required to possess or secure a valid passport (cost reimbursed)

Benefits Offered

  • No-Cost Coverage: Preventive & major medical coverage for you and your family-fully paid
  • Flexible Health Options: Choose your own plan with company contributions through our Traditional Individual Insurance.
  • Payment-in-lieu: Receive extra compensation if you're insured elsewhere.
  • Company-Paid Benefits: Dental, Life, and Disability insurance-all included.
  • Wellness Support: Reimbursements for gym memberships, nutrition counseling, mental health services, vision screenings, and more.
  • Financial Security
  • 401(k) with Company Match: 50% match on the first 10% of your contributions.
  • Quarterly Profit Sharing: Celebrate success with rewards that grow with our company.
  • Paid Time Off: Enjoy time for rest and relaxation.
  • 9 Paid Holidays throughout the year.
  • Paid Bereavement Leave for life's difficult moments.
  • Volunteer Time Off: Make an impact with paid time to support causes you care about.
  • Career Growth & Development Opportunities
  • Pathways to Leadership: Build your future with mentorship and servant leadership programs.
  • Educational Support: Scholarships and tuition reimbursement to help you grow.
  • Unique Offerings That Set Us Apart
  • Celebrate, Care, and Connect: Our on-staff chaplain is here to support you through life's milestones, challenges, and celebrations.
  • Supporting Our Community: matches your charitable contributions, helping you give back and make a difference.
  • Team Building Events & Lunch & Learns: Connect, learn, and grow with your peers.
  • Complimentary Perks: Enjoy fresh fruit, hot beverages, and local business discounts.

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