Kurita America is part of the Kurita Group, one of the leading water solutions providers in the world. Established in 1949, the Kurita Group is comprised of an international network of approximately 8000 employees located in 18 countries.
Located in Minneapolis, MN, Kurita America brings innovations to market through a holistic water management approach, incorporating state-of-the art equipment, chemistries, engineering, and services to conserve natural resources for a better, more sustainable world.
Kurita’s corporate philosophy is to study the properties of water, master them and create an environment in which nature and humanity are in harmony
Come grow with us! We are looking to hire a Controls Engineer to work in our corporate headquarters located in Brooklyn Park, MN.
As a Controls Engineer you will be accountable for programming PLC/HMI/Communication of any Kurita America system. This position requires developing Control Narratives, I/O lists and electrical schematics and writing PLC/HMI programs based on those documents.
Title: Controls Engineer
Location: Brooklyn Park
Travel: 11 to 49%
Pay: $75000 to $85000
Note: No Visa Sponsorship, OPT or other methods, are provided for this position. Must be a Permanent Resident or US Citizen to be considered for this role.
Responsibilities- Maintain a safe work environment.
- Keep on task to meet deadlines.
- PLC and HMI Program Development, Start-up and Troubleshooting.
- Develop Control Narratives.
- Develop I/O Lists from P&ID’s
- Review Customer System Specifications and complete Master Project List.
- Some travel required to perform troubleshooting, training and start-up support.
- Work with field services to provide programming support.
- Work within a budget.
- Performance of other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of Allen Bradley or Siemens components a plus.
- Programming background (Siemens experience preferred).
- 2 year controls/electrical Electrical Engineering degree/certificate, BS in Electrical Engineering preferred
- Minimum 3 years of PLC/HMI programming experience.
- Ability to work independently and in a group setting.
Physical and Mental requirements: Being able to do the following in a safe and effective manner:
- Climbing, ascending, and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and industrial equipment, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
- Reaching and extending hands and arms in any direction.
- Standing and walking for sustained periods of time.
- Pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, and stooping for sustained periods of time.
- Using upper extremities to move objects and equipment with steady force.
- Sometimes working in temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years of PLC/HMI programming experience
- Two-year degree or certificate in Controls or Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Programming background, with Siemens experience preferred
- Ability to work independently and in a group setting
- Knowledge of Allen Bradley components
- Knowledge of Siemens components
- Ability to climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and industrial equipment
- Ability to reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, bend, and stoop for sustained periods
- Ability to work in temperatures above 100 degrees for periods exceeding one hour
What We Do
Kurita America, part of the Kurita Group, provides industrial water and process technologies, including water-treatment equipment, chemicals, engineering, and services. It develops customized solutions for complex water-management challenges across industrial, commercial, institutional, and municipal applications. The company aims to build long-term customer partnerships while improving operational performance and conserving natural resources for a more sustainable world through integrated technologies and ongoing support.
