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PE Electrical (231)

Location: 

Owatonna, MN, US, 55060

Work Site:  Onsite
Duration:  Permanent / Unlimited
Date:  Jul 24, 2026

Two billion people eat food every day that was produced with Bühler equipment. One billion people drive vehicles whose parts were manufactured with our machines.​ Bühler aims to balance humanity, nature, and the economy in every decision as it develops solutions that unlock sustainable business opportunities in the global food, feed, and mobility industries. We strive to create innovations for a better world, with a special focus on healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions. Therefore, we team up with customers, start-ups, multinationals, and academia to accelerate impact together.

Summary

Sputtering Components Inc. (SCI) in Owatonna is a business in southern Minnesota that has served customers all around the world for over 20 years. Every day, millions of people around the world come in contact with products made using Sputtering Components equipment. Our thin film technologies are used in vacuum coating systems to make windows, smartphones, display screens, solar panels, automobile components, decorative hardware and more. 

 

Sputtering Components Inc, is looking for a skilled Controls Engineer with a knack for innovation and a keen eye for system integration. In this vital role, you will be at the core of designing and developing control systems for our new products and ensuring their seamless integration into customer operations. 

Your expertise will enable you to provide top-notch support and deliver crucial technical information to our clients, empowering them to effortlessly integrate, purchase, install, and utilize SCI products. Your focus will not only be on crafting cutting-edge solutions but also on the continuous improvement of these products to exceed market expectations. 

If you are someone who thrives in a collaborative environment while advancing your career in product development, this position is for you. Join us to become an integral part of a company devoted to excellence and customer success. 

This position does not offer visa sponsorship. 

Job Responsibilities

  • Subject matter expert on Sputtering Components products 
  • Act as a liaison between customers and internal engineering teams to ensure customer control needs are defined and the correct products, features, and/or services are created and offered 
  • Designs, develops, and qualifies all aspects of control systems requirements, interfaces, and integration 
  • Provide product support at customer and rep sites –controls integration, installation, training, and service 
  • Promote Sputtering Components products 
  • Maintain expert knowledge of our products – Controls, Design, Build, Test, Performance, Installation, Operation, Troubleshooting, Service, Upgrades, Failure Analysis, Spare Parts, and Reliability 
  • Define, develop, and implement the required interfaces to customer electrical control systems 
  • Drive product improvements –enhanced features, improved reliability, reduced failure modes, and customer requested performance/interface attributes 
  • Develop and implement internal procedures for quality assurance of electrical systems 
  • Participate in the development of new products and applications 
  • Deliver product training internally and externally 
  • Provide technical service and sales support at customer sites 
  • Additional technical projects as assigned 

Qualifications

  • 4-year Electrical Engineering or Computer Science degree or equivalent preferred 
  • 3+ years' work experience in PLC/FW/SW/Controls engineering 
  • Knowledge of PLC communication protocols 
  • Experience with SolidWorks Design and SolidWorks Electrical 
  • Knowledge of electrical control systems and interfaces for industrial vacuum technologies 
  • Keen attention to detail 
  • Must have great organizational skills and be able to multitask across products and sites 
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentations skills 
  • Must be able to travel up to 25% 

At Bühler we are not only offering working opportunities and international exchange of like-minded professionals. We are more than just a global company. Our value proposition to transform the way companies feed and move the world, is driving positive change in the industries in which we operate globally. Become a part of a dynamic environment that combines your drive for innovation with a world ​of possibilities.​ Joining us means embracing a shared purpose of creating innovations for a better world while becoming part of a company that is dedicated to your success.

As a global organization, we embrace the diversity of our global workforce. At Bühler, you will collaborate with professionals from around the world, each bringing in a unique perspective to the table. It is a business priority for us to harness the diversity of our global workforce and include them in their uniqueness to create a culture of belonging guided by our TOP values – Trust, Ownership and Passion. Embark on a journey that combines the excitement of global collaboration with the reassurance of a welcoming workplace.

Let’s create impact together! 

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