R&D Design Engineer

Job Description

Insight Global is looking to hire an R&D Design Engineer to join one of their large manufacturing clients at their facility in Hayward, MN. This is a permanent role, with 20% travel required, both locally and domestically. In this role, you'll responsible for supporting electrical and controls engineering projects that support automation, equipment upgrades, capacity expansion, and new product initiatives across manufacturing operations. On a day-to-day basis, you'll work with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement control systems on equipment, while managing project timelines, contractors, and technical resources. You would partner closely with plant teams to ensure successful equipment startup and handoff, provide training and documentation, and oversee technicians while driving continuous improvement efforts. This role offers a salary range between $86,575 to $144,375 per year, along with a bonus target incentive. The role offers a strong benefits program, including pension plans, the target incentive, 401kmatch, paid college tuition for both employees and employee dependents.

Skills and Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience working as a Controls Engineer in a manufacturing environment
• Experience designing controls systems, working on design softwares such as AutoCAD
• Rockwell experience preferred, however open to candidates with Siemens or Beckhoff as well
• Strong ability to collaborate in a team environment and be involved in capital project management
• Bachelor's in related field OR equivalent leadership experience
• Machine vision experience - Cognex, Matrox MIL, Matrox Design Assistant, Zebra, Keyence
• Multi-axis servo systems (Kinetix)
• Experience leading control systems installations and startups in a manufacturing environment

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].