Controls Engineer (Controls Technician)

Easy Automation Inc. (EAI) is a family-owned and operated international supplier of software, automation technology, and equipment to the feed manufacturing, agronomy, and grain handling industries. Operating under the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), our team strives to meet the company’s core values of Empathy, Approachability, Integrity, and Perseverance. EAI allows customers to fully integrate their operations with industry-leading solutions in controls, software, and equipment. With a mission to help feed the world and a deep commitment to our customers, EAI provides unparalleled service and practical engineering for exceptional solutions.

EAI is currently seeking to add a Controls Technician/Engineer to our team. On top of regular pay and our company benefits, this position can accrue comp time, has a regular 8am-5pm schedule, and opportunities for bonuses, incentives, and commissions above base pay!

In this role, the candidate will:

• Collaborate with our controls team to take projects from the initial sales order through to the completed installation.
• Write custom code for PLC and HMI programs.
• Troubleshoot customer problems over the phone, during normal business hours, as well as provide after-hours phone support as assigned.
• Work with EAI development team to produce innovative solutions that meet the needs of an ever-expanding list of customers and industries.
• Develop and enhance challenging and unique projects.
• Additional duties and roles as needed.

Job Requirements:

• An electrical background and proficient knowledge of PLC programming.
• Two- or Four-year degree in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Controls & Robotics, or equivalent education/experience.
• Professional presence and foster an attitude that is positive and open to new ideas.
• A valid U.S. driver's license and passport (or be able to obtain one).
• Must be able to travel to Canada.
• Must be able to climb ladders, grain legs, or similar and tolerate dusty work environments.
• Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted and sit, stand, bend, kneel, twist, crawl, or squat several times a day.
• Follow and exhibit qualities of our core values of Empathy, Approachability, Integrity, and Perseverance

This position will require travel (about 20-25%) to customer sites to install the project (working hours and schedule may vary when traveling) and has the potential to be based out of our Welcome, Mankato, or Edina locations, with the opportunity to work remotely or on a hybrid work model, after a given training period.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Experience:

• PLC programming: 1 year (Required)
• electrical: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• U.S. Passport (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Mankato, MN 56001 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mankato, MN 56001

Salary : $70,000 - $100,000