Industrial Automation Engineer (On-Site: Chisago City, MN) in Chisago City
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The Role: Where the Shop Floor Meets the Cloud
This is not a "desk-only" software job. We are looking for a hands-on Automation Engineer based in the Twin Cities area who can walk onto our production floor, wire into a PLC, and then step back to the laptop to ensure that data is flowing correctly to our cloud dashboard.
You will be the bridge between our physical EV systems and our data reporting tools. If you enjoy the "grit" of manufacturing and the "logic" of systems architecture, you’ll fit right in.
Why Kendall Howard?
We’re a growing IT manufacturer in Chisago City with a no-nonsense attitude: stay humble, work hard, and take on challenges head-first. You won’t be a cog in a machine here; you’ll be the person building the machine’s brain. We offer a solid, local team environment where your work is visible on the shop floor every single day.
What You’ll Be Doing (On-Site)
1. Physical PLC & Controls (The "Hands-On" Part)
On-Floor Commissioning: Lead the debugging and validation of systems during prototype builds. You will be physically present at the machines.
Logic Design: Develop and program PLC software (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Beckhoff) specifically for our integrated EV systems.
Hardware Integration: Partner directly with our Electrical Engineering team to ensure code aligns with physical wiring, I/O layouts, and control architectures.
2. Local & Cloud Data Integration
Edge Connectivity: Implement protocols (MQTT, OPC-UA) to move data from the machine on our floor to our cloud environment.
Dashboard Management: Maintain the cloud-based application that tracks real-time machine performance and historical data.
Database Structure: Manage how machine data is stored to ensure our local teams and customers get fast, actionable reports.
3. Support & Reliability
Field Support: Provide diagnostics for systems deployed in the field using your custom-built data architecture.
Continuous Improvement: Use real-world data from our shop floor to standardize programming and improve the next of products.
Are You the Right Fit?
We are looking for a local candidate who possesses:
Physical Proximity: Ability to commute to our Chisago City, MN facility daily. This role is 100% on-site and does not offer remote work.
The "Hybrid" Skill Set: * PLC Side: Proven experience with industrial platforms and HMI design.
Dev Side: Proficiency in Python, JavaScript/Node.js, or SQL for data handling.
Industrial Networking: A deep understanding of how to get data through a physical firewall and into a cloud endpoint (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, MQTT).
Manufacturing Grit: You are comfortable moving between a laptop and a control panel. You don’t mind a bit of shop floor noise and are ready to get your hands dirty.
Legal: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Our Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
A stable, local career path in a growing industry
How to Apply
In your cover letter or application, please confirm that you are able to work on-site in Chisago City, MN daily.
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