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Industrial Controls Engineer

GDKN Corp. · Minneapolis, KS

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Level
Engineer
Team
Controls
Degree
Required
Experience asked
20+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
Recently

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at GDKN Corp. (industrial) in Minneapolis, KS. Provide technical skills and abilities to engineering teams, ensuring the successful execution of projects.

They ask for
20+ years · degree required
Tools it names
PLC, Robotics, Automation

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Controls Engineer roles in Kansas: typical posted base $105k–$160k.

Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 12 controls engineer openings in Kansas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Kansas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 11 other live controls postings in Kansas.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $105k–$160k, from 5 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (20+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Automation 92%
  • ✓ PLC 75%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 33%
  • ✓ Team leadership 33%
  • Root cause 25%
  • ✓ Robotics 25%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 20+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Full description from GDKN Corp.As posted on their careers site.Show

Key responsibilities

  • ◆Provide technical skills and abilities to engineering teams, ensuring the successful execution of projects
  • ◆Become an expert in PLC integration and troubleshooting for a complex automated system.
  • ◆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 and manage project schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project completion

You must have

  • ✓Experience in systems or industrial engineering
  • ✓Experience with PLCs
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The staffing solutions division of GDKN is a leading provider of end-to-end solutions in the temporary staffing space. With companies across the globe laying critical emphasis on their human resources management, demand for temporary staffing is rapidly growing because it improves focus on core/critical activities and can be adapted to the seasonal nature of business, addresses business uncertainties and the demand for rapid growth. In short, temporary staffing creates a very nimble human capital platform which allows organizations to maximize their productivity and flexibility at all times.

GDKN is one of the very few minority business enterprises in North America that has the status of Preferred vendor with world’s largest corporations in various industries including:

  • •Electric
  • •Gas
  • •Telephone Utilities
  • •Manufacturing
  • •Defense
  • •Information Technology

Having worked with a multitude of the world’s largest clients, GDKN has gained significant expertise in providing staffing solutions which are specifically targeted to meet our client’s unique needs with a highly innovative tactical and strategic approach and extensive capabilities for scalability and flexibility.

Our staffing solutions focus on every detailed aspect of a business and ensure that you have the perfect talent for your critical business needs. We keep adapting and expanding to ensure that we always surpass our client’s expectations.

Our staffing solutions division has access to an unparalleled pool of candidates from which our dedicated team rigorously screen and evaluate to ensure ideal human resources are identified for our client’s unique needs. Our dedicated team is the group of certified experts many of which have years of experience in their related field of expertise.

We do not just focus on finding the perfect talent for our clients; we allow them to focus on growing their business and achieving their goals by ensuring that we adhere to the strictest labor compliance standards.

Our activities are compliant with the laws prevailing in the countries and municipalities we do business in and our team of labor law experts ensures that your organization is compliant with all current applicable labor regulations. Labor Law Compliance Management is an important component of our business which we continue to keep as a top priority.

With over 20 years in the staffing industry, highly customizable staffing solutions, unparalleled sourcing methodology and global capabilities, we are uniquely equipped to identify the right talent for your organization. GDKN will provide your organization with the flexibility to staff up or down, depending on your business needs.

Job Description

Pre-Screen Questions

1. What experience do you have installing or integrating Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)?

2. Can you give an example of when you led a small team or taught processes to a group of people where you were the expert?

3. What process or tools have you used to solve technical challenges or to do troubleshooting?

4. What experience do you have in planning and executing equipment control projects?

  • •Can you describe your experience using complex human-machine interfaces in a production manufacturing environment?

Job Description

  • •The Industrial Engineer at client Aerospace will play a critical role in the design, implementation, and management of complex systems and test equipment solutions.
  • •You will work within and lead cross-functional teams on cutting-edge projects that transform the way businesses operate.
  • •Your technical expertise in systems engineering, project management, and technical leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of technology and industry solutions.
  • •As an Industrial Engineer within the Factory Test Equipment team, you will be looked to as the subject matter expert and be focused on the design and architectural aspects of complex systems, which may involve hardware, software, network components, and will include PLC systems.
  • •You will ensure that the system design aligns with client Aerospace’s quality standards and industry’s best practices.
  • •You will be responsible for maintaining in-depth knowledge of relevant technologies, providing knowledge and technical assistance to other team members, and potentially take on mentorship opportunities.
  • •If you are looking to expand your career with a global leader in technology and have a direct impact on improving the quality of life for people around the world, this is an ideal opportunity for growth and development.
  • •Join us and be a part of a dynamic workplace where we consistently are shaping the future.
  • •You will report directly to our Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our Minneapolis, MN location.

We value

  • •Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field)
  • •Associatess 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 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
  • •Excellent problem-solving capability

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