Senior Controls Engineer Job at CommScope (Shakopee)

Senior Controls Engineer

CommScope

Location:
United States , Shakopee

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

103000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will play a pivotal technical role on CommScope's Automation Team, designing, developing, and deploying control systems for custom automated manufacturing equipment used to produce fiber optic products. This is a hands-on role focused on translating manufacturing and quality challenges into robust, scalable automation solutions that improve safety, throughput, yield, and cost.

Job Responsibility:

Generate and evaluate automation concepts (controls + electrical) to improve safety, quality, cycle time, uptime, and manufacturing cost
Drive innovation by proposing new architecture, components, or methods
Lead feasibility work including definition of requirements, bench testing, and proof-of-concept validation for new automation
Develop, build, debug, and validate semi-automated and automated equipment for fiber optics, including supporting FAT/SAT and factory handoff
Maintain strong awareness of emerging controls technologies and applicable industry standards
apply them pragmatically to improve reliability and maintainability
Develop and improve standard work: electrical/controls design templates, programming standards, reusable modules, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides
mentor engineers/technicians as needed
Create complete controls/electrical design packages including requirements, I/O lists, component selection, panel layouts, safety circuit design, electrical schematics, BOMs, and P&IDs
maintain accurate as-built documentation
Collaborate with manufacturing, mechanical, and process engineering to deliver integrated electrical and software solutions
Perform hands-on build support including point-to-point verification, I/O checkout, and debugging of electrical/control issues during build and deployment
Integrate and configure field devices and motion hardware (sensors, load cells, flow meters, VFDs, servos, actuators)
Apply working knowledge of machine safety standards and electrical codes (e.g., NEC, UL, CE, NFPA)
Develop PLC/HMI software from scratch, including defining the control architecture, sequencing, alarms, diagnostics, and recovery strategies
Design, configure, and troubleshoot industrial networks and communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus, etc.)
Design, develop, and program vision systems including testing cameras, lighting setups, and lenses for each application
Configure, tune, and validate motion systems to achieve cycle time and quality requirements
Lead system debug, commissioning, and start-up activities (including FAT/SAT support), and provide extended remote/on-site support to sustain factory performance

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, computer, software engineering or related discipline
10+ years of relevant controls experience
Demonstrated experience to define requirements, design electrical systems, and conduct programming of industrial control systems for automation equipment
Strong proficiency in electrical design software (AutoCAD, DraftSight) and general with computers, configuration, networking, IP Addresses, etc.
Strong proficiency in PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc) and HMIs (Pro-Face, PanelView, SIMATIC)
Working knowledge of machine safety and relevant codes/standards
Hands-on experience in controls through design, build, debug, and factory deployment
Be self-driven and highly motivated with a strong sense of ownership and urgency
Proficiency with standard productivity tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Ability to travel up to ~15% to support global manufacturing locations

Nice to have:

Familiar with C programming, python, and other structured text software
Experience with SCADA systems
Experience with 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks
Possess hands-on wiring and assembly experience
Demonstrate project management experience showing strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

What we offer:

Medical, dental, and vision plans
life and accidental death insurance
a 401(k) plan
participation in the Company's Incentive Plan
eleven paid holidays in a full calendar year
two weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on start date)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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