Controls Engineer

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

The Controls Engineer will lead automation projects and support other projects for our Data Solutions business with strong electrical and controls focus that align with strategic goals. This will include system design, system modification and fine tuning, capital expenditure projects, equipment troubleshooting support, and other projects to support Data Solutions.

• Design and implement control systems for manufacturing processes, including electrical design, PLC programming, HMI development, and SCADA systems.
• Design and implement product tracking systems including MES integration using tools including but not limited to PLCs, SCADA, Vision Systems, ERP Systems, and Databases.
• Propose and implement equipment upgrades and optimizations to support reliability and efficiency.
• Use strong electrical and controls automation skills to develop technical requirements for outside vendors to bid and construct custom machines and control systems.
• Support production with advanced troubleshooting and repairs.
• Formulate and run projects that align with organizational goals such as safety, productivity, and cost savings.
• As a project leader, develop a complete project plan including resources, costs, benefits and schedule; assume full responsibility for the project to ensure it meets goals and schedule; communicate project status to partners as appropriate; and follow up to ensure project results are sustained.
• Lead and support capital expenditure requests and implementations using basic cost justification and business management principles.
• Participate in design reviews to evaluate all aspects of designs including safety, mechanical robustness, and electrical/controls standardization.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related degree.
• 3+ years’ experience developing factory automation systems.
• Detailed experience with Human Machine Interface (HMI), control systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens, Omron) and control components.
• Demonstrated proficiency in control panel design.
• Ideally, experience with High-Level Programming Languages.
• Structured troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Strong analytical and root cause analysis skills.
• Proficient user in computer programs including Studio5000, Ignition, FactoryTalk, LabVIEW, AutoCAD, NodeRED, SQL, SolidWorks.
• Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships, both internal and external, and establish credibility with business partners.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize time/workload and delegate work in order to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances; must be able to thrive in a constantly changing business environment.
• Experience presenting to all levels of the organization.

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

  • Innovative & adaptable

  • Dedicated to absolute integrity

  • Focused on the customer first

  • Respectful and team oriented

  • Optimistic and energizing

  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Pay Transparency
 
nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.
 
Compensation Range:

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being.  We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.

• Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.