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- Hours
- Full-time
- Where
- Eagan, MN
- Posted
- Jul 27
Job Purpose
This role supports the Automation division by leading the full lifecycle of industrial automation projects, ensuring technical accuracy, strong customer communication, and successful project delivery. You’ll be responsible for managing PLC, HMI, SCADA, and network‑based automation projects that directly impact customer operations, project performance, and KE’s reputation as a trusted automation partner. Success in this role means delivering projects on time and within budget, maintaining strong customer relationships, and driving clear communication across engineering, field teams, and stakeholders—all while upholding KE’s commitment to Safety, People, Passion, and Performance.
What you'd do
- Lead the full lifecycle of automation projects from kickoff through execution, testing, and final handover
- Serve as the technical‑facing project leader for customer engineers, plant personnel, and decision‑makers
- Translate customer requirements and control narratives into actionable scopes and detailed project plans
- Coordinate engineering resources, procurement, and subcontractors to meet project goals
- Conduct internal and customer‑facing project reviews to track progress, manage risk, and resolve issues
- Support design reviews, panel builds, software development timelines, and commissioning activities
- Maintain strong customer relationships and act as a trusted advisor throughout the project
- Collaborate with sales and engineering during pre‑project planning and post‑project lessons learned
- Lead status meetings, track milestones, manage budgets and financials, and process change orders
- Ensure all projects meet quality standards, safety protocols, and customer expectations
What they want
- 5–7+ years of experience managing automation projects involving PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong understanding of industrial control system architecture, panel design, and field instrumentation
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Familiarity with industry standards such as ISA, NFPA, and UL508A
- PMP certification is a plus
- Ability to travel up to 20%
About Knobelsdorff Enterprises · IND
Working at Knobelsdorff Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of different industries.