Controls Engineer

Apogee Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG) was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis MN. Apogee is a growing profitable company with annual revenues approaching $1.5 billion. We provide distinctive metal and glass solutions for enclosing commercial buildings and glass and acrylic solutions for picture framing and display applications. To learn more visit: .

The Apogee Performance Surfaces segment has grown from $100M to $200M in revenue through a recent acquisition. Our brands in the Performance Surfaces portfolio develop and manufacture high-performance coated materials for a variety of applications including wall décor museums graphic design architectural interiors digital display and industrial flooring markets. We are the global leader in anti-reflective conservation grade electrostatic dissipative high-definition and abrasion resistance coatings that provide protection innovative designs and exceptional durability.

Position Summary

The Controls Engineer designs develops commissions maintains and troubleshoots PLCs HMIs robotics motion systems and other automation technologies. This role is critical as the organization transitions from manual or semi-automated operations to advanced automated and smart factory processes. The position collaborates with internal engineering teams maintenance project teams consultants and contractors to upgrade equipment deploy new systems and support continuous improvement efforts across both facilities.

Schedule: M-F 8 hour days standard 40-hour work week.

Responsibilities

• Develop modify and maintain PLC HMI SCADA and related automation system software.
• Perform system startup commissioning testing debugging and field modifications.
• Troubleshoot control systems robotics (ABB FANUC KUKA) servo systems VFDs and industrial networking.
• Design automation solutions for complex engineering challenges.
• Lead or support contracted and internally developed control system design/build projects.
• Integrate and support machine vision systems sensing technologies and industrial instrumentation.

Project & Technical Support

• Coordinate and support multiple simultaneous projects ensuring timely execution.
• Communicate project status changes and technical information to engineering maintenance operations and leadership.
• Assist in developing equipment specifications and participate in vendor evaluation.
• Lead and support installation commissioning and validation of equipment and control systems.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs.
• Support environmental operational and compliance reporting through data collection and system insights.
• Stay current with evolving industry technologies to support modernization initiatives.

Safety Systems & Compliance

• Design implement and troubleshoot machine safety systems including safety PLCs light curtains guarding and safetyrated devices.
• Promote proactive safety practices and participate in safety trainings initiatives and committees.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate documentation of control logic system configurations design specifications schematics and process changes.
• Communicate system updates through coaching training and knowledgesharing.
• Lead or support Lean 6S and continuous improvement efforts to reduce variation and improve process efficiency.

Personal Attributes and Experience

• 2year technical degree in Engineering Electronics Automation Integration Robotics or related technical field and 24 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Programming experience with AllenBradley.
• HMI development experience (PanelView Wonderware or comparable platforms).
• Knowledge of servo drives VFDs and motion control systems.
• Industrial robot programming experience (ABB FANUC KUKA).
• Experience integrating or troubleshooting machine vision and sensing devices.
• Basic industrial networking knowledge (Ethernet/IP devicelevel networks).
• Ability to learn and integrate new or advanced technologies (IIoT AI/ML smartfactory tools etc.).
• Working knowledge of industrial instruments tools and process control equipment.
• Basic project planning and project management skills.
• Strong troubleshooting problemsolving and rootcause analysis abilities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn specialized automation software.
• Experience with FAT/SAT control narratives commissioning plans and startup documentation.
• CAD experience for electrical or control schematics (AutoCAD EPLAN).
• Ability to communicate in English both verbal and written communication.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and workloads in a dynamic environment.
• Able to anticipate project needs and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Work Environment

• Primarily officebased environment with moderate noise levels.
• Frequent time spent on the plant floor near moving mechanical equipment and higher noise levels.
• Occasional travel (510%) for training vendor visits or project support.
• May require work outside normal business hours depending on project needs.
• Regularly required to sit stand walk talk and hear.
• Frequent use of hands for tools controls and computer tasks.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

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Our Benefits

We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.

• Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical Dental Vision Life Disability)

• Incentive Plans

• 401(k) with employer contribution and match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match

• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)

• Paid Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Wellness Program

• Training and Career Progression

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.