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Controls Engineer Part Time Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Engineer (II to Senior level)

Duluth, MN · On-site

$106K - $133K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Electrical, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Relay/Protection & Controls, and related engineering ... Our positions may be eligible for either full time and part time * Possession and maintaining a ...

Water Resources Engineer - Land Development

Woodbury, MN · On-site

$100K - $145K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... controls. * Provide technical guidance to the Land Development teams in areas of hydrologic ... Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to ...

Water Resources Engineer - Land Development

Saint Cloud, MN · On-site

$100K - $145K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... controls. * Provide technical guidance to the Land Development teams in areas of hydrologic ... Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to ...

Water Resources Engineer - Land Development

Plymouth, MN · On-site

$100K - $145K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... controls. * Provide technical guidance to the Land Development teams in areas of hydrologic ... Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to ...

Water Resources Engineer - Land Development

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$100K - $145K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... controls. * Provide technical guidance to the Land Development teams in areas of hydrologic ... Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to ...

Owner's Representative

Moundsview, MN · On-site

$45 - $70/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Type Part-time Description At Excel Engineering, we are the power behind our clients' processes ... Controls and Automation Contractors * Industrial Production Facility Project Managers * Mechanical ...

Owner's Representative

Moundsview, MN · On-site

$45 - $70/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are a full-service engineering consulting firm specializing in electrical engineering ... Controls and Automation Contractors * Industrial Production Facility Project Managers * Mechanical ...

manufacturing engineering intern

Mankato, MN · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

... controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial ... Monday - Friday Work Hours: Part-Time Work Location: On-site (Mankato, MN) Starting Salary: $21.00 ...

Assistant Project Manager - Panel Shop

Champlin, MN · Hybrid

$55K - $69K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... and engineering projects, within the Industrial Controls group. This group is responsible for ... part-time and temporary roles. View more information online about Egans investment in benefits for ...

Assistant Project Manager - Panel Shop

Champlin, MN · Hybrid

$55K - $69K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... and engineering projects, within the Industrial Controls group. This group is responsible for ... part-time and temporary roles. View more information online about Egan's investment in benefits for ...

Assistant Project Manager - Panel Shop

Champlin, MN · On-site

$55K - $69K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... and engineering projects, within the Industrial Controls group. This group is responsible for ... part-time and temporary roles. View more information online about Egan's investment in benefits for ...

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How much do controls engineer part time jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for controls engineer part time in Minnesota is $94,586.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,800.00 and $105,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a controls engineer part time?

A Controls Engineer Part Time job involves designing, developing, and maintaining automation and control systems on a reduced-hour basis. Responsibilities typically include programming PLCs, troubleshooting electrical systems, and optimizing manufacturing processes. Part-time roles may be ideal for professionals seeking flexible work arrangements while still contributing to engineering projects. Employers may require experience with control systems, software, and industry standards. Work hours and project scope vary based on company needs.

What does a controls engineer part time do?

As a part-time Controls Engineer, your responsibilities may range from programming and troubleshooting automation equipment to supporting process improvements and system upgrades. You’ll often collaborate with full-time engineers, maintenance teams, and plant operations staff to ensure reliable equipment performance. Project scopes may be more focused or short-term, such as integrating new machinery or refining specific control processes. This setup provides valuable exposure to diverse challenges while allowing flexibility, and it can also serve as a stepping stone to more advanced or full-time engineering roles.

What skills and qualifications are needed for a controls engineer part time?

To thrive as a Controls Engineer Part Time, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, automation, and control systems, often supported by a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with PLC programming, SCADA systems, AutoCAD, and certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE) or Certified Automation Professional (CAP) are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, communication, and effective time management are vital soft skills for success. These abilities enable part-time Controls Engineers to efficiently diagnose issues, implement solutions, and contribute value within a flexible work schedule.

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Infographic showing various Controls Engineer Part Time job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Part Time. Highlights an 50% In-person, and 50% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,586 per year, or $45.5 per hour.

Part-Time Sales Development Intern

Design Ready Controls, Inc

Brooklyn Park, MN • On-site

$19/hr

Full-time, Part-time, Internship

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The core of this position is to execute strategies that drive new market generated leads for Design Ready Controls and successfully transition to the sales amp; account management team.

* This is an in person role. Candidates must be located in the Twin Cities or surrounding suburbs in MN.

Identify: Market Research
Conduct extensive market research within new markets while tracking - volume, complexity and price sensitivity. This involves tracking of industry developments and strategies, as well as identifying purchase patterns and emerging trends.

Contact: Communication
Provide strong communication and follow-up to establish and maintain highly engaged relationships both internally and externally. Communication and activities can include phone calls, emails, meetings + presentations, events/tradeshows etc.

Qualify: Analysis amp; Reports
Record and evaluate outreach, activity and key industry insight gathered to understand the impact and areas of opportunity for business growth. Conduct weekly updates and summaries to sales and marketing leadership, specifically on outreach, engagement and key highlights.

Introduce: Transition
Develop and implement a process with sales and marketing leadership that successfully transition all marketing qualified leads in an efficient and effective method.

In addition to all the above, this internship will provide the successful candidate with strong cross-functional education and experience in:
▪Customer selection, qualification, and management
▪Supplier management, inventory management, and supply chain rationalization
▪Business finance management
▪An overview of sales engineering amp; technical advisory sales

QUALIFICATIONS
▪Highly motivated and self-driven
▪Collaborates effectively with others in a cross-functional team
▪Identifies and resolves problems and communicates effectively.
▪Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
▪Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
▪Proficient in Microsoft, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
▪Detailed oriented
▪Project management experience

This is a part-time position; up to 30 hours per week.
Compensation: $22.00 p/h
Benefits: Earned sick and safe time
Disclaimer:
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. The position will also assume any other additional responsibilities as assigned by the manager. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Design Ready Controls is an equal opportunity employer.
Design Ready Controls is committed to providing competitive total compensation and benefits packages. This listed range is based upon a full-time schedule. This is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. Base salaries are determined by taking a variety of factors in account, including, but not limited to, candidate qualifications, education, geographic locations, market conditions and internal equity.