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Controls Engineering Technician

Koch Business Solutions, LP
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Minnesota, Little Falls
18034 Twin Lakes Road (Show on map)
Jul 16, 2025
Your Job As a Controls Engineering Technician at AirBorn LLC, a Molex Company, you'll play a critical support role in the design, development, and maintenance of control systems that power our advanced manufacturing equipment. Your work will help ensure reliability, compliance, and performance across our automation platforms while collaborating closely with engineers and production teams. Our Team You'll be part of a hands-on, cross-functional engineering team that supports the full lifecycle of equipment development-from concept to implementation. Our division thrives on collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement, all within a high-tech, mission-driven environment. What You Will Do Collaborate with Controls Engineers to develop, troubleshoot, and refine automated equipment systems Assist in specifying, sourcing, and maintaining electrical components and Bills of Materials (BOMs) Build and test control panels and support schematic revisions/redlines Support equipment installation, operator training, and production ramp-up Participate in the development of machine manuals and qualification documentation Aid in debugging new equipment and maintaining legacy systems to reduce downtime Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA79) Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Associate degree (2-year) in a related technical field or equivalent experience Minimum of 5 years of experience in controls, automation, or related systems Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and mechanical diagrams Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, circuits, and electromechanical components Experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Project) and statistical software What Will Put You Ahead Familiarity with MRP systems and BOM management Knowledge of NEC electrical code and NFPA79 safety standards Experience with pneumatic systems and troubleshooting control logic Exposure to machine qualification and documentation practices Effective communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences For this role, we anticipate paying $27- $37 hourly. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are As a leader in aerospace and defense electronics, AirBorn, a Molex company, is a leader committed to engineering and manufacturing excellence. With a legacy of over six decades, we take pride in our team of passionate and skilled professionals who play a pivotal role in developing and manufacturing mission-critical products. Our cutting-edge solutions are not only found on Mars, in fighter jets, submarines, and in the far reaches of space. We understand the mission critical environments in which our products operate, and our commitment to excellence drives us to ensure their unwavering reliability. Whether you are a seasoned industry expert or have fresh talent seeking to soar in your career, we invite you to embark on a journey of creativity, growth, and achievement with us. Discover how your talents can take flight and make an impactful contribution to our mission-critical endeavors at AirBorn! At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).