Industrial Engineer
Talascend · Minneapolis, MN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Industrial
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 14 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level industrial role at Talascend (industrial) in Minneapolis, MN. Provide technical skills and abilities to engineering teams, ensuring successful project execution.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, Automation
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Industrial Engineer roles in Minnesota: typical posted base $73k–$115k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 7 industrial engineer openings in Minnesota, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Minnesota plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 342 other live industrial postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $84k–$124k, from 89 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 60%
- Time studies 43%
- Six Sigma 37%
- New product launch 33%
- Root cause 27%
- AutoCAD 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for PLC, Robotics, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Industrial team at Talascend
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is it more layout and capacity work, or time studies and standard work?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from TalascendAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Provide technical skills and abilities to engineering teams, ensuring successful project execution
- ◆Become an expert in PLC integration and troubleshooting for complex automated systems
- ◆Collaborate with stakeholders to capture and manage system requirements, ensuring they are well-defined, complete, and traceable throughout the project lifecycle
- ◆Develop and execute test plans, analyze test results, and drive corrective actions
- ◆Supervise a small team of 2 to 3 members and manage project schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project completion
Qualifications
- ✓Experience in systems or industrial engineering
- ✓Experience with PLCs
- ✓Mastery of knowledge in equipment integration, implementation, and troubleshooting
- ✓Ability to work under minimal supervision
- ✓Demonstrated ability to perform the duties of this position through relevant experience, training, or education
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field)
- ✓Associate’s or technical degree in automation (Industrial Controls, Robotics, or related field)
- ✓Experience with Allen Bradley CompactLogix PLC
- ✓Experience in SQL and databases
- ✓Experience in working on complex system integration projects
- ✓Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging technologies
- ✓Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- ✓Passion for innovation and continuous learning
- ✓Attention to detail
- ✓Excellent problem-solving capability
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the
qualifications
of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other
duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date
of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or
veteran status.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
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Talascend is currently seeking an Industrial Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Minneapolis, Minnesota .
Overview
The Industrial Engineer will play a critical role in the design, implementation, and management of complex systems and test equipment solutions. They will work within and lead cross-functional projects, focusing on hardware, software, network components, and PLC systems to ensure systems meet quality standards and industry best practices.