Job Description

This is a HYBRID role located in Maple Grove, MN or Madison, WI. 

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. 

As an Associate Automation Engineer, you will learn how to develop and implement PLC/HMI (Programmable Logic Controllers/Human Machine Interface) code, including simulation and process commissioning at customer sites. You will also work with a team of Manufacturing Intelligence, Hardware, and Industrial IT engineers to deliver a comprehensive project to the customer. During these projects, you will acquire the knowledge to become a trusted consultant for Cybertrol’s customers.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Partner with Manufacturing Intelligence, Hardware, and Industrial IT engineers to deliver comprehensive projects that meet customer requirements 
• Engage with the customer to develop a complete understanding of their needs to support the deliverables  
• Participate in project engineering throughout the life cycle of projects, from definition to commissioning 
• Develop automation and human interface (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 

Traveling up to 25% may be required to support project lifecycle, training, or other professional related travel. A valid driver’s license is required. 

 REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• B.S. in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or Chemical) or related engineering field OR Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (Electrical, Computer, IT, or Electro-Mechanical) or a related engineering technology field or 1-3 years related and relevant experience in industrial automation 
• 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 

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Industrial automation or control systems course work 
• Exposure to PLC/HMI programming 
• Experience with Agile Scrum development processes 
• Relevant prior industrial or internship experience 
• Strong written and oral communication skills 
• Curiosity for problem solving when presented with a new challenge 
• Goal oriented with the strong desire to learn new technologies and concepts 

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS 

Office Work:  

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

 Site Work:  

• Up to 25% travel to industrial manufacturing facilities 
• Comply with all Cybertrol safety guidelines and requirements for site work 

 On-Site working conditions may include:  

• Work around construction equipment and personnel 
• Work around production equipment and 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, maintenance, 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.  

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.