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Senior Automation & Controls Engineer - Life Sciences in Mounds View, Minnesota at Excel Engineering, Inc.

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Engineering Excel Engineering, Inc. Mounds View, Minnesota, 55112, United States Posted on October 7, 2026 New job! Apply early to increase your chances of getting hired. Explore Related Opportunities Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety jobs near me in Minnesota Jobs near me in Minnesota Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety jobs

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At Excel Engineering, we are the power behind our clients' processes. We are a full-service engineering consulting firm specializing in electrical engineering, industrial automation, and power systems. For over 30 years, we've partnered with leading companies across industries to deliver solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and performance. Our work spans sectors including life sciences, consumer goods, chemical, oil & gas, and utilities, giving our team the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects. What sets us apart is our approach, we build long-term partnerships by understanding our clients' operations and acting as an extension of their team. If you're looking to grow your skills, take on meaningful challenges, and make a real impact, Excel Engineering offers the opportunity to do just that. Excel Engineering is seeking an Automation Engineer for its Life Sciences division located in our main office in Mounds View, MN. This position will execute projects both independently and in a team structure, delivering engineered industrial control & automation solutions to our clients in support of their manufacturing processes. Knowledge of PLCs, HMI/SCADA, VFDs, P&IDs, Good Manufacturing Practices, and validation workflows within the pharmaceutical/biotech industries is fundamental to this role. This position works closely with other engineers, project managers, vendors, contractors, and client team members in support of both capital and operational improvement projects. Role Overview Understand client manufacturing processes to support the design of associated control systems and automation integration. Develop functional specification and design specification documents for client review and subsequent code development. Create programmable logical controller (PLC) programs, HMI applications, and batch recipes from user requirements and functional specifications. Perform control system validation based on specification documents and project requirements, either developing and executing directly or as automation support for designated validation resources. Develop project scopes and estimates based on discussions with clients. Develop and issue proposals in response to client requests. Specify, configure, and commission variable frequency drives (VFDs) based on project scope. Design network layout and analyze data traffic and server requirements to support the control system design. Perform calculations for power, heat dissipation, wire sizing, fusing, and other activities required for control panel design. Delegate and assign work to team members on larger-scope projects and independently execute multiple concurrent small projects as needed.

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Experience and Education Engineering degree from an ABET accredited institution or equivalent experience. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Minimum of 5 or more years' experience as an industrial control systems/automation engineer. Experience in one or more of the following industries highly preferred: pharmaceuticals, biotech, food and beverage, nutritionals, nuclear, and chemical. Qualifications Knowledge of industrial control system technology including the following: Rockwell ControlLogix, FactoryTalk View SE and ME,

• FactoryTalk Batch, FactoryTalk Historian / AVEVA PI Historian Distributed control systems and platforms (e.g. ThinManager, FTDirectory) Process engineering knowledge including PID control, batch manufacturing, and associated process equipment. Problem solving skills and ability to assess and overcome challenges and project hurdles. Ability to travel up to 25% We offer…

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Growth & Development:

Ongoing continuing education, hands-on training, and opportunities to expand your skills.

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Career Advancement Support:

Assistance in earning professional certifications and pursuing further education.

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Retirement Benefits:

401(k) plan with employer matching.

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Comprehensive Health Coverage:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.

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Wellness Focus:

Access to programs designed to support your overall well-being.

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Work-Life Balance:

Paid time off and flexible work environment

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Flexibility & Trust:

A flexible schedule and work environment built around mutual trust and accountability.

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We value great people recommending great people, which is why our employee referral program is designed to reward you continuously We offer a competitive salary and great benefits. At Excel Engineering, we're proud of our positive, high-performing culture where teamwork, continuous improvement, and a service-oriented mindset help us do our best work every day. If you enjoy a fast-paced and rewarding environment, you'll love being part of our team! Excel Engineering, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. We value diverse perspectives and believe they strengthen our work, our teams, and the solutions we deliver to clients. We encourage candidates from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in engineering to apply. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team at ExcelHR@exceleng.net. Scan to Apply Just scan this QR code to apply from your phone. Scan to Apply Not ready to apply yet? Enter your email and we'll send you a reminder to come back and apply. Remind Me Later Job Location Mounds View, Minnesota, 55112, United States Frequently asked questions about this position Similar Jobs In Mounds View, Minnesota Hot Job Copy of Welder I ($26-$28/hr.) Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc Eagan, Minnesota Hot Job Production Technician PURIS Grains Randolph, Minnesota New Product & Materials Intern/Co-op (January 2027-June/August 2027) TCP Reliable Manufacturing Inc Eden Prairie, Minnesota Senior Machinist- Milling (WKD) Ultra Machining Company, Inc (UMC) Monticello, Minnesota Quality / Manufacturing Engineer — Castings SQA Services Blaine, Minnesota See Job Details