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.

As a Controls Engineer supporting our Operation Engineering functions, you will support the industrial automation segment of all equipment. Specifically supporting automation related tasks in conjunction with day/day manufacturing operations, support of site and equipment optimization efforts, and assisting in bringing new automation equipment into the facility. Through implementation, debug, and maintenance of the control systems that power our production equipment and new facilities automation, you will work closely with the all departments including R&D, NPI/Sustaining Engineering, Facilities Maintenance, Operations, and Leadership, to sustain and optimize all automation-based activities.

***This role will work onsite, 5 days a week in Blaine, MN***

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS ROLE:

• Lead the qualification, commissioning, and implementation of automated manufacturing equipment and production systems.
• Identify and execute opportunities to improve safety, quality, throughput, OEE, and cycle times.
• Develop controls architecture, PLC programs, HMIs, industrial communication networks, and machine safety systems for new and existing equipment.
• Drive equipment upgrades, automation improvements, and modernization projects across manufacturing operations.
• Develop equipment specifications and collaborate with machine builders, integrators, and suppliers through design, FAT, SAT, and production launch.
• Analyze equipment and process data ensuring accurate tracking of test results and equipment performance to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support new product introductions through development and integration of automated manufacturing and test systems.
• Lead strategic automation projects from concept through implementation, managing scope, schedule, and stakeholder communication.
• Research emerging automation technologies and develop long-term plans for automation, robotics, vision systems, and digital manufacturing solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and technicians.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Ideally 5+ years of experience supporting and developing automated manufacturing systems.
• Strong PLC (Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, etc.), HMI, industrial networking, and machine safety experience.
• Experience qualifying and commissioning new or upgrades to manufacturing equipment.
• Proven success leading projects focused on quality improvement, cycle time reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Experience working with machine builders, automation integrators, and capital equipment suppliers.
• Experience with manufacturing data systems, SCADA/MES platforms, or SQL databases preferred.
• Experience with robotics, machine vision, or advanced automation technologies preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, attention to detail, project leadership, communication skills, and a passion for building reliable and scalable automated systems.

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 eligible 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 may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or 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.