Controls Automation Engineer

  • Erdman Automation & Design
  • Princeton, Minnesota
  • 04/24/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

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Help us build the future of machinery!

Erdman designs and builds automated industrial machinery for the window and door industry. We are a world-class leader in automation and system integration.

Visionary thinking. Exceptional doing.

Summary:

Candidates should have 5-10+ years of experience in programming control systems for automated equipment using pneumatics, hydraulics, and other means of movement. An associated degree in the field of employment is desired. You will also be required to take projects from concept to install.

Responsibilities:

Program equipment to Erdman and customer build specifications

Safety circuit programming via safety PLC

Risk assessment implementing associated safety devices

Specify components, document control systems for various types of automated equipment.

Electrical/Pneumatic design, machine PLC programming, machine debug and certification for customer run-off.

Travel to customer sites for installation and startup of equipment (25% of time)

Tools to be Utilized:

PLC, HMI, Robot, AutoCAD, Motion Control, Pneumatics, and Hydraulics.

AutoCad

Studio 5000

RS 500

FactoryTalk View

Other related Allen Bradley Software

You should be proficient in:

  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • PLC Programming Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
  • CAD Software
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley)
  • Servo Motors
  • Industrial Robot