Nvent
ControlsEngineer
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“Controls Engineer at Nvent. Skills: Controls engineering, Automation, Test systems. Implement control systems for new production test equipment. Debug control systems for new production test equipment”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Problem solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or other related technical degree, 5+ years of experience in controls engineering, automation engineering, or production test system development, Hands on experience with PLC programming, Hands on experience with HMI development, Hands on experience with industrial communication protocols, background in instrumentation, background in electro-mechanical systems, Experience supporting or implementing end-of-line test systems in a production environment, Working knowledge of database systems used for test data collection, troubleshooting skills, attention to detail
Nice to Have
Exposure to helium leak testing is a plus
What You'll Do.
Implement control systems for new production test equipment
Debug control systems for new production test equipment
Support development of new testing processes
Ensure controls architecture aligns with test requirements
Assist in equipment procurement
Assist in equipment integration
Review equipment specifications
Support FAT activities
Support SAT activities
Collaborate with machine builders
Collaborate with production controls engineering
Transition new testers into sustained production support
Develop data acquisition systems
Maintain data acquisition systems
Develop logging systems
Maintain logging systems
Implement control logic for helium leak testing
Implement control logic for functional testing
Implement sequencing for complex electro-mechanical systems
Implement safety interlocks for complex electro-mechanical systems
Apply modular design principles to controls architecture
Apply modular design principles to code structure
Apply modular design principles to hardware layouts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
NPI Test Development Engineer; production controls engineering
Full Job Description
We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. As a Controls Engineer supporting our NPI Test Development function, you will help bring new products into manufacturing by implementing, debugging, and sustaining the control systems that power our production test equipment. You will work closely with the NPI Test Development Engineer to translate test requirements into robust automation solutions, ensuring new testers are reliable, maintainable, and ready for production use. Your work will directly support the launch of new products in our rapidly growing Data Solutions business. _***This role will work onsite, 5 days a week in Anoka, MN***_ **WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS ROLE:** * Implement and debug control systems for new production test equipment, including PLC logic, HMI interfaces, and industrial communication networks. * Support the development of new testing processes, ensuring controls architecture aligns with test requirements. * Assist in equipment procurement and integration, including reviewing specifications, supporting FAT/SAT activities, and collaborating with machine builders. * Collaborate with production controls engineering to transition new testers into sustained production support. * Develop and maintain data acquisition and logging systems, ensuring accurate tracking of test results and equipment performance. * Support helium leak testing and functional testing by implementing control logic, sequencing, and safety interlocks for complex electro-mechanical systems. * Apply modular design principles to controls architecture, code structure, and hardware layouts to improve maintainability and scalability. ## **YOU HAVE:** * Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or other related technical degree required. * Ideally 5
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