Taylor Corporation is a dynamic, diversified company with big plans for the future ― and your career. We power our employees’ potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. If you’re ready for something bigger ― more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth ― we should talk. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re looking for people like you.
Ready to reach your potential? It’s time to look at Taylor.
Your Opportunity: Taylor Corporation is looking for a Controls Engineer to join our team in North Mankato, MN.
Work Authorization:
To be considered for the Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
Your Responsibilities:
Plan and schedule work to be done in the most cost efficient and safe manner while working to maintain project timelines
Apply knowledge of engineering principles to design products such as product conveying systems, instruments, controls, robots, machines, etc.
Coordinate electrical equipment purchases & managing inventory for projects
Analyze plant processes, design and implement improvements
Troubleshooting issues with hardware and processes
Create, maintain and keep current all hard copies and electronic data bases: all electrical and pneumatic schematics; panel layouts; PLC, operator display, operator interface, and robot programs; machine power distribution and all related vendor controls component part documentation
Collaboration between Mechanical Engineers, Electricians and Operations
On-hands assistance with the machine shop and electricians as needed
Occasional travel within the U.S. for installations and site visits
You Must Have:
Bachelors of Science in Electrical, Controls Engineering or related field
1+ years of experience with PLC programming in a manufacturing environment writing and editing PLC programs and HMI user interfaces.
Experience in CAD software creating electrical prints
Strong organizational skills overseeing multiple projects at once
High computer literacy – ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Strong cause-effect analytical abilities to solve problems
Ability to operate autonomously and self-direct
Excellent communication and teambuilding skills and an ability to manage relationships with internal and external customers, fostering a relationship of trust and mutual respect
We Would Also Prefer:
Print Industry Experience a plus
Experience with Autodesk
Experience with Allen Bradley
NFPA 79 and ANSI B11.19
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation’s total compensation and benefits package for employee.
About Taylor Corporation
One of the largest print and communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges. We work diligently each day to create printed and digital marketing communication solutions that help power many of the world’s most recognizable brands.
With more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries, Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.
The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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What We Do
Taylor provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies to power the potential of the world’s leading brands. Using the latest printed and digital methods, we facilitate marketing communications of all types for businesses and consumers across a wide range of industries. You’ll see our solutions in your mailbox, your email inbox, in retail settings and on your mobile device.
Driven by Glen Taylor’s unwavering entrepreneurial spirit, Taylor Corporation has grown from a single small business in 1975 to one of the nation’s largest privately held companies today. What started as a humble printer of wedding invitations and business cards is now a highly diversified leader in the field of business communications. However, while Taylor's capabilities have changed dramatically in the last 45 years, our core purpose remains the same ― to create opportunity and security for our employees.
Taylor also continuously invests in technologies and production methods that enable us to shrink our environmental footprint. This commitment shows in the way we divert tons of waste to energy production, source responsibly harvested forest products and work to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions year over year. The result is a culture of sustainability that guides our decision making and ensures that we take the long-term view in everything we do
