
Controls Engineer
Maple Grove, MNFull-time$90–130K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
The Controls Engineer designs, programs, tests, and commissions control systems for commercial and building automation, including HVAC controls, energy management, and platform integration. The role supports custom control systems for OEM projects, provides technical expertise to other teams, and helps ensure systems are installed, configured, and tested successfully. This is a permanent, fully onsite position in Maple Grove, Minnesota, with occasional customer travel.
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Full job description
Job Title: Controls Engineer
Job Description
Experience in Building Automation Systems. You will be responsible for designing, programming, testing, and commissioning control systems for commercial and building automation. This role requires hands-on experience with HVAC controls, energy management, and integration of various platforms. In this role, you will play an essential part in the development and support of custom control systems for various OEM projects, ensuring that all systems are installed, configured, and tested successfully. You will also support other teams by offering technical expertise, solving complex issues, and ensuring the successful implementation of control systems in our products. We're a fast-growing company committed to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, with a culture at the heart of our success. As part of our team, you'll join a collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and your growth is encouraged.
Responsibilities
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Design and develop control system architectures for applications.
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Develop control system architectures for new products, including hardware selection and software programming logic.
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Develop and implement sequences of operation based on project specifications and customer requirements.
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Program control logic and systems to meet customer requirements, specifications, and standards.
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Create control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and system architecture drawings.
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Conduct thorough testing of control systems on test benches or prototype machines to identify and resolve issues.
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Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to controls hardware and software.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, product development, sales, and customer support, to deliver effective control solutions.
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Develop and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including control system drawings, wiring diagrams, and system specifications.
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Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with customer specifications.
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Maintain and improve internal processes to enhance product quality and efficiency.
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Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies, incorporating them into product designs.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related field
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Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks effectively
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Knowledge of electrical codes and safety standards
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Familiarity with control systems design software such as AutoCAD, Visio
Work Environment
Onsite position with occasional travel to customers, approximately 10%. #ACTmneng26
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Maple Grove, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $130000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Medical, vision, and dental plans Short-term and long-term disability insurance Group term life insurance coverage HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care plans available 8 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays, and generous PTO policy 401k matching Company paid events Annual safety shoe allowance Education assistance program
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Maple Grove, MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Maple Grove,MN.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,293 open Controls Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$90–130K/yr
- Minnesota median$95–133K/yr50 salary ranges
- US median$111–160K/yr1,324 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $110K, is 4% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($115K) — in the middle half of Controls Engineer salary ranges in Minnesota.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 54 open Controls Engineer jobs in Minnesota and 2,293 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Minnesota
- Actalent (this employer)7 open
- Sargent & Lundy6 open
- Jacobs3 open
- Experience
- Controls Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 6 years (1,949 postings).
- Education
- 1,185 of the 2,293 open Controls Engineer jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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