Job Name:
Electrical Controls Engineer - Enterprise Projects

General information

Location: Bayport, MN
Date:
02-Jun-2025
Company:
Andersen Corporation
Posting City: Bayport, MN
Ref #:
7286
Job Category:
Engineering
Posting City:
Bayport
State:
MN

Description & Requirements

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Humility, Ownership, Meaningful connection, and Expertise - HOME. Headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota, Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. We’re focused on bringing more light into people’s lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. 

In 2024, we were recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Earning the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen.

PURPOSE: 

This position will be responsible for the Electrical Engineering requirements on some of the highest profile, most strategic projects across the entire Andersen Enterprise.


PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Controls Engineering Design
    • Create and evaluate controls/electrical/PLC solutions to problems
    • Write machinery control functional specifications
    • Documentation of electrical design and changes
  • Capital equipment/equipment project support
    • Develop and document electrical/controls functional specifications
    • Communicate electrical specs/standards to prospective suppliers
    • Communicate and verify documentation requirements are met
    • Evaluate technologies are sufficient to meet specifications
    • Complete electrical safety assessments on new/existing equipment
    • Create electrical/controls support plans for new equipment
  • Create modifications to and maintain electrical standards and specifications (Safety, documentation, wiring practices)
  • Ability to evaluate controls/PLC technology for applications within our plant(s)   
  • Assess current vs future electrical technology capabilities
  • Provide and/or coordinate detailed estimates for controls /PLC engineering work
  • Provide and/or coordinate Budgetary Quotes/Estimates for Electrician work
  • Able to design/modify/debug control PLC Systems that use enterprise standards**
  • Cross functional work within a project team and across various enterprise locations
  • Hybrid work: 3 days in office per week
  • Travel requirements:  25%

 

**Enterprise Electrical Engineering standard technology/platforms/software

  • RS Logix 5/500/5000 Ladder Logic
  • RSView ME and SE
  • Factory Talk View Studio
  • DirectSoft
  • RSLinx
  • Variable Freq Drive (VFD) configuration/specifications
  • Servo drive configuration/specifications
  • AutoCAD (for wiring diagrams)
  • EN954 Cat 1-4
  • Sensor application and specification
  • LAN and network configurations
  • Safety circuitry redundancy and monitoring


QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field
  • Preference of 5+ years’ experience (Hardware focus preferred)
  • Experience with NEC, NFPA79, NFPA70E and other local and national codes that need to be met for electrical equipment
  • Strong knowledge of PLC's, HMI's, PC’s, drives, and control systems
  • Strong knowledge of servo motion control
  • IT/OT experience
  • Strong mechanical background
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Highly motivated, organized, and self-disciplined
  • Embraces and drives change to improve

 

COMPENSATION: 

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation package for your preferred role during the hiring process. 

Successful candidates in this role are expected to earn between $88,235 - $136,765 annually.

CULTURE AND BENEFITS:

“Be Orange. Be You” is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we’ll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn’t be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand and the one homeowners love the most. It’s also why we’re committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook. 

Benefits include, and are not limited to:
• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, dental, prescription, vision coverage
• Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

PROFIT SHARING: In 2025 Andersen has set a profit sharing target of $3,500 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.

VISA SPONSORSHIP: At this time, we are not sponsoring candidates for work authorization in this position. Should you independently secure work authorization, please consider applying to this position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Andersen Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, participate in a job interview, or engage in any part of the hiring process, please contact TACompliance@andersencorp.com.

We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experience will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.
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Posting City:
Bayport, MN
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