Process Engineer Jobs in Rochester, MN (NOW HIRING)

Do you want to be a vital part of a successful multi-disciplined team? At Cybertrol, you will apply your skills in a culture that focuses on commitment to high quality solutions for our customers while emphasizing personal and professional growth for our employees. Our core values are reflected in everything we do. Our dedication to being "Passionate," "Authentic," and "Willing to Help" makes a significant impact on our work culture and the success of our projects.

ABOUT CYBERTROL

Cybertrol Engineering creates and delivers custom-engineered automation hardware and software solutions to manufacturing customers throughout the upper Midwest and across the world. The firm is privately owned, headquartered in Minneapolis, and has additional offices in Madison and Marshfield, WI. There is an extraordinarily strong engineering culture that emphasizes both personal and professional growth along with a commitment to providing high-quality solutions, including: plant-wide automation, information, and industrial IT (Information Technology) infrastructure; custom control panel design and fabrication; and upgrades of obsolete automation systems.

Job Responsibilities 

In this role, you will be directly responsible for developing and implementing PLC/HMI (Programmable Logic Controllers/Human Machine Interface) code, including simulation and process commissioning at customer sites. As part of this work, you will create clear and well-structured Functional Specifications and the required PLC/HMI programs working in a team as a contributor or technical lead. 

You will also partner with a team of Manufacturing Intelligence, Hardware, and Industrial IT engineers to deliver comprehensive projects that meet customer requirements. During these projects, you will become a trusted consultant for Cybertrol’s customers. 

Some examples of specific Industrial Controls & Systems Integration Engineer responsibilities include:

• Engage directly with the customer to develop a complete understanding of the customer and their needs and create a Functional Specification of the full deliverable.
• Maintain customer contact throughout the life of the project and for some time after commissioning.
• Develop the PLC/HMI code in a team environment in a modern software framework.
• Ensure that quality processes have been followed to deliver zero-defect code to the customer during site installation.
• Work independently as required to deliver solutions in the area of subject matter expertise.
• Provide technical leadership as required, including system-level thinking and problem-solving techniques.
• Working with multiple disciplines and trades while leading the commissioning of projects.

Up to 25% travel may be required. This travel includes product lifecycle, trade shows, or other product related travel. A valid driver’s license is required.

 Required Qualifications 

• B.S. in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or Chemical) or related engineering field with 5 years minimum related and relevant experience in industrial automation OR Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (Electrical, Computer, IT, or Electro-Mechanical) or a related engineering technology field with 5 years minimum related and relevant experience in industrial automation.
• Technical leadership capability to guide, and coach team members working on complex projects.
• Proficient in programming and delivering projects in a team environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Curiosity and agility in problem solving when presented with a new challenge.
• Focus and tenacity when given a challenge to see it through.
• Goal oriented with the strong desire to learn new technologies and concepts.

 Desired Qualifications 

• Six-Sigma or Lean experience.
• Experience working around live industrial control panels and components.
• Experience with Agile Scrum development processes.

Experience with the following technologies:

• PLC platforms such as Rockwell Automation, ControlLogix, Siemens S7, etc.  
• Automatic PLC code generation tools such as Rockwell Automation ACM.
• Stand-alone and distributed HMI/SCADA platforms such as FTView SE/ME, Siemens WinCC, Wonderware Intouch/System Platform, Ignition, etc.
• Legacy PLCs and HMI/SCADA platforms.
• VFDs, Process Instrumentation, Robotics/Servo Control, Valve Control, etc.
• Safety Control Systems – PLCs and Relays.
• Industrial networks for device control such as Ethernet/IP, Profibus PA/DP, ASi, IOLink, HART, DeviceNet, etc.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS  

 Office Work:   

• Office desk/cubicle environment   
• Extensive computer use 
• Occasional Control panel IO powered checkouts in panel shop or customer site   

 Site Work:  

• Up to 25% travel to industrial manufacturing facilities. Typical locations are in North America.  Rarely travel to other continents.  
• Overnight travel from a few days to several days at a time.  Travel duration rarely exceeds twelve days in a row.  
• Ability to consistently lift 50 lbs.  

  On-Site working conditions may include: 

• Work around construction equipment and personnel. 
• Work around production equipment and production personnel. 
• Work in hot or cold areas. 
• Work in noisy areas. 
• Work up and down stairs, indoors and outdoors. 
• Electrical/Instrumentation Device Checkout and Troubleshooting. Includes voltage testing, equipment troubleshooting on a ladder, and light electrical assembly – signal wiring in control panels/instruments.
• Working and interfacing with operations, engineering, equipment supply, and construction personnel.  

Typical Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) Required: Safety Glasses, Steel Toed shoes, hearing protection, and electrical safety PPE. Employees must comply with customer specific requirements and PPE.  

Work may include working weekends, holidays, nightshift, and extended hours to meet deadlines and commissioning requirements.  Occasionally on-site work can be 12+ hours/day. 

Cybertrol offers a discretionary bonus to all employees, based on company and personal performance. In addition, all full-time employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and personal paid time off (PTO), supplemental insurance plans, and education reimbursement.

Cybertrol is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, age and/or any other protected status as required by law.