Beckman Coulter Diagnostics · 5 hours ago
Senior Staff Controls Engineer
Chaska, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
7+ years expBeckman Coulter Diagnostics is dedicated to advancing laboratory science and healthcare. The Senior Staff Controls Engineer will focus on innovative automation solutions, including the development and implementation of large-scale automated equipment for global operations.
BiotechnologyHealth DiagnosticsLife ScienceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Collaborate cross-functionally with Beckman factories and contracted suppliers to develop user requirement specifications (URS), automation concepts, and architectural-level designs for large-scale equipment
Lead end-to-end project execution, including budgeting, scheduling, design, implementation, installation, troubleshooting, and documentation, while ensuring regulatory compliance
Design and program industrial control systems, such as PLCs, robotics, HMIs, vision systems, and motion controls, and ensure supplier deliverables meet technical standards
Establish and promote controls engineering best practices across procurement, design, installation, and FAT/SAT processes, including quality reviews and technical studies
Communicate effectively with plant teams to support troubleshooting and translate operational challenges into technical solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Engineering or Mechatronics/Automation with 9+ years of experience, or Master's with 7+ years
Proficient in PLC programming (ladder logic & structured text), and experienced with AC/DC drives, servo motors, HMIs, machine vision, and safety systems
Skilled in managing automation projects, including debugging, installation, and training aligned with project specs
Strong written and verbal communication, capable of simplifying complex technical concepts for stakeholders
Demonstrates a proactive mindset for process optimization and problem-solving
Must be able to travel up to 30% to both Beckman and supplier/vendor sites
Preferred
Hands-on experience with complex mechanical systems including CAD modeling
Experience with Rockwell Automation ControlLogix family of programmable controllers
Digital integration leveraging PLC & SCADA systems including basic understanding of computer networking, TCP/IP, and industrial fieldbus architectures such as Ethernet I/P
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
A global leader in advanced diagnostics, Beckman Coulter has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 80 years.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2011-02-07Acquired
Leadership Team
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