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Lead Controls System Engineer

Koch Business Solutions, LP
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Minnesota, Little Falls
18034 Twin Lakes Road (Show on map)
Jul 16, 2025
Your Job As a Lead Controls Systems Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing and programming industrial control systems that drive innovation and performance across our operations. You will play a key role in developing and maintaining advanced automation solutions, with an emphasis on quality, reliability, and efficiency. Our Team You'll join a collaborative team of engineers and technical specialists dedicated to optimizing manufacturing systems through automation. Our division is focused on driving process improvements and leveraging technology to solve complex challenges in real-time production environments. What You Will Do Design, program, and test PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems for automated manufacturing processes Develop and implement process control solutions that improve product quality and reduce waste Lead or contribute to prototype development, testing, and system commissioning Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to resolve engineering challenges Write, implement, and refine maintenance procedures for automation equipment Analyze production data to support continuous improvement initiatives and efficiency gains Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field 3-7 years of experience in industrial automation or process control systems Proficient in programming PLCs, HMIs, and working with SCADA platforms Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret technical documentation Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments What Will Put You Ahead Experience reducing production scrap or improving manufacturing yield Familiarity with statistical analysis and process optimization methods Ability to write reports, manuals, and present findings to technical and non-technical audiences Knowledge of electrical safety standards and system troubleshooting best practices Hands-on experience working in environments with moving mechanical parts and electrical systems For this role, we anticipate paying $100,000- $175,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are As a leader in aerospace and defense electronics, AirBorn, a Molex company, is a leader committed to engineering and manufacturing excellence. With a legacy of over six decades, we take pride in our team of passionate and skilled professionals who play a pivotal role in developing and manufacturing mission-critical products. Our cutting-edge solutions are not only found on Mars, in fighter jets, submarines, and in the far reaches of space. We understand the mission critical environments in which our products operate, and our commitment to excellence drives us to ensure their unwavering reliability. Whether you are a seasoned industry expert or have fresh talent seeking to soar in your career, we invite you to embark on a journey of creativity, growth, and achievement with us. Discover how your talents can take flight and make an impactful contribution to our mission-critical endeavors at AirBorn! At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).