Working at Control Concepts
Initiative and Autonomy
Your role is shaped by your initiative. We give you the autonomy to take ownership, expand responsibilities, and make a meaningful impact.
Strength Through Collaboration
Team members work closely, communicate openly, and support one another across roles, creating a workplace where individual expertise converges into a shared mission.
Family First
Control Concepts closes for the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day so our team can focus on dedicated time with their families. Throughout the year, we support flexible schedules and a culture that respects life outside of work.
Purposeful Innovation
We innovate with intention, combining creative approaches with practical engineering to create customer-guided solutions to evolving challenges in the power control industry.
Curiosity and Growth
We offer numerous opportunities for employee learning and advancement, including paid trainings and degree support.
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Control Concepts, Inc.
Human Resources Manager
8077 Century Blvd.
Chanhassen, MN 55317-5007
Open Positions
Mechanical Design Engineer
Are you a Test Systems Engineer looking for your next challenge? Do you enjoy automating processes to become more efficient? Are you looking for more design freedom and autonomy? Do you want to make meaningful impact and witness the results of your work?
If yes, see if you have what it takes to be part of Control Concepts’ growing team designing automation for cutting edge power solutions for the leading semiconductor manufacturers and the resurgent U.S. manufacturing industry.
Control Concepts needs a Test Systems/ Mechanical Design Engineer with expertise to design assembly and test systems for automated assembly, testing, and packaging of AC & DC electronic power control products. The ideal candidate will have a full range of responsibility from concept to production, including wiring sketches, exploded view assembly procedures, test fixture creation and programming, automated assembly, and documentation support. This position requires a creative problem solver that understands Design For Manufacturing (DFM), automation, product and process flow, and lean manufacturing technology. Come challenge yourself designing leading-edge solutions that power the world forward!
- Design and build automated assembly & test fixtures.
- Programing of assembly line and test fixtures using Labview and C#.
- Test procedure creation and maintenance.
- Automated Optical Inspection using major vision company products.
- Interfacing with SQL databases for workflow process management and storing product performance.
- Plastic injection molded part creation.
- Work closely with manufacturing to monitor and improve efficiency and output.
- DFM review with manufacturing and engineering team.
- Maintain engineering documentation, revisions, and change control.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Customer support as required.
- Traveling up to 5%.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field
- 4+ years practical experience in designing and programming automated test systems in a manufacturing environment.
- 2+ years programming with Labview
- 2+ years programming with C#
- 2+ Experience with SQL database interface and queries.
- Strong knowledge of product/process flow.
- Design for high volume manufacture including robotic automation.
- Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor or Solidworks.
- Excellent problem solver with a high degree of engineering curiosity.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment of an emerging growth company.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in the operation and use of Microsoft based communications.
- U.S. citizen or authorization to work legally in United States.
Assembler iI
The primary responsibility of this position is to perform mechanical and electronic production assembly work of consistent quality, to incorporate into our SCR Power Controllers.
Hourly Rate: $24.00-$26.00
- Assembly: Assemble and install mechanical and electronic components and subassemblies according to blueprints, schematics, bills of materials (BOMs), wire cards, diagrams, and established procedures.
- Tools and Assembly Operations: Use hand tools and assembly equipment to perform tasks such as wire routing and dressing, soldering, relay installation, and other electrical and mechanical assembly operations.
- Testing and Quality Control: Perform incoming inspections, test circuit boards and relays, operate test fixtures, and conduct quality checks on controllers of varying complexity.
- Documentation and Production Tracking: Accurately record test results in the quality reporting system and track production time in the ERP system.
- Work Practices: Follow established assembly and testing procedures while working under limited supervision. Perform repetitive tasks requiring manual dexterity and precision, and provide work instructions to others as needed.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with basic hand tools, good eye-hand coordination, and the ability to work with components ranging from very small parts to large aluminum heat sinks
- Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, self-motivation, critical thinking and the ability to work independently.
- Language: Fluent English (reading, writing, and speaking)
- Lifting & Carrying: Occasionally moves, lifts, transfers, or positions objects—such as industrial controllers, tools, or materials—weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Static Positions: Frequently remains in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods while assembling, testing, or programming equipment.
- Mobility: Occasionally positions self to access lower shelves, floor-level machinery, or confined spaces (e.g., stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling).
- Movement: Constantly moves about the manufacturing floor to access machinery, collaborate with team members, and transport materials.
- Manual Dexterity: Constantly operates, positions, or handles small components, hand tools, and wiring. Must be able to perform fine-motor tasks with precision.
- Visual Acuity: Must be able to read technical schematics, identify color-coded wiring, inspect small components for defects, and view computer/controller screens.
PCB Inspector / solder technician
A PCB Inspector / Solder Technician inspects, assembles, and reworks printed circuit boards using specialized magnification and precision soldering tools.
Hourly Range: $22.00 – $28.00
- Soldering & Rework: Perform surface-mount (SMT) and thru-hole (THT) hand soldering, component replacement, and PCB rework.
- Inspection: Examine solder joints, component alignment, and placement under a microscope or optical inspection system.
- Quality Control: Ensure work complies with industry standards like IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 requirements.
- Troubleshooting: Identify assembly defects (such as cold joints or bridging) and collaborate with engineering teams on corrective actions.
- Documentation: Record inspection results, test parameters, and tracking details to maintain process traceability.
- ESD & Safety Standards: Maintain an ESD-protected (Electrostatic Discharge) work area and follow 5S workplace organization and safety rules
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: 1 to 3+ years of hands-on electronics assembly or soldering experience.
- Certifications (Preferred): IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies) or IPC J-STD-001.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in hand soldering fine-pitch components and lead-free techniques.
- Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics, blueprints, and assembly drawings.
- Experience using inspection microscopes, multi-meters, and small hand tools.
- Soft Skills: Strong hand-eye coordination, high attention to detail, good visual acuity for microscopic work, and team collaboration
Warehouse associate
This role is essential to keeping production running efficiently and maintaining accurate inventory control. Key responsibilities include picking and kitting parts for production orders, receiving incoming shipments against purchase orders, performing incoming quality inspections, and conducting routine cycle counts.
Hourly Rate: $24.00- $26.00
- Picking & Kitting: Pick, organize, and kit materials and components according to production work orders, ensuring accurate and timely delivery to production areas.
- Receiving & Inventory Control: Receive incoming shipments, verify parts and quantities against purchase orders and packing slips, enter data into the ERP system, and maintain accurate inventory records through routine cycle counts.
- Incoming Quality Inspection: Perform visual and dimensional inspections of incoming parts, identify and report damaged or nonconforming materials, and complete required inspection documentation.
- Warehouse Organization & Safety: Maintain organized inventory locations, clear labeling, and a clean, safe work environment in accordance with 5S standards.
- Material Handling: Safely operate warehouse equipment, such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, and forklifts, as required.
- Experience: 1–3 years of warehouse, stockroom, or manufacturing experience preferred.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to accurately count inventory, match part numbers, follow bills of materials (BOMs), and identify discrepancies.
- Computer Skills: Basic data entry skills and familiarity with ERP or inventory management systems; Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
- Technical Skills: Ability to read basic blueprints or engineering drawings and use precision measuring tools is a plus.
- Communication & Teamwork: Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with production and quality teams.
- Physical & Equipment Requirements: Ability to move, lift, transfer, or position objects- up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive physical tasks. Forklift certification preferred, or willingness to obtain certification.
Sales Administrator
The Sales Administrator plays an important role in supporting the Sales Team by ensuring accurate, organized, and timely processing of sales orders and customer-related activities. Key responsibilities include order entry, return merchandise authorization (RMA) processing, open-order reviews, online sales maintenance, commission reviews, and new-customer documentation.
Hourly Rate: $25.00-$30.00
- Sales Order Processing: Process sales orders and validate customer purchase orders for accuracy, including customer information, pricing, delivery dates, and commission details.
- RMA Processing: Manage return requests, prepare RMA documentation and quotes, process sales orders, coordinate repairs and failure analysis reports, collect required payments or purchase orders, and maintain accurate tracking records.
- Open-Order Management: Review customer open-order reports and online portals, verify order status and delivery dates, and coordinate order changes with Sales and Production Planning.
- Online Sales & Commission Reviews: Manage online sales approvals and returns, and review commission details for accuracy, including discounts, products, territories, and commission percentages.
- Customer Documentation: Review new-customer terms and onboarding documents, and provide required company information to support customer setup.
- Communication & Coordination: Work collaboratively with Sales, Production Planning, repair technicians, and customers to resolve order-related issues and maintain accurate records.
- Experience: Experience in sales administration, order processing, or a related administrative role preferred.
- Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with experience using ERP systems.
- Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills and accuracy when reviewing orders, pricing, dates, commissions, and customer documentation.
- Communication & Teamwork: Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- Time Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on customer requests and order-related activities.
Entry-Level Buyer
The Entry-Level Buyer supports purchasing and inventory management activities to ensure materials and components are available to meet manufacturing and production requirements. This position coordinates supplier orders, monitors inventory levels, help in maintaining accurate purchasing records, and supports cost-effective procurement of machined and fabricated parts, electromechanical components, transformers, hardware and other manufacturing supplies.
Hourly Rate: $26.00-$31.00
- Purchasing & Procurement: Create, review, and issue purchase orders for manufacturing materials, components, equipment, and supplies to support production requirements.
- Supplier Coordination: Maintain supplier relationships, obtain competitive pricing, confirm lead times, negotiate routine purchasing terms, and coordinate material deliveries.
- Inventory Management: Manage inventory requirements, minimum and maximum stock levels, reorder points, and supplier lead times to maintain adequate inventory while minimizing excess stock.
- MRP System & Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate purchasing records, including open and past-due purchase orders, supplier information, pricing, lead times, reorder points, and average monthly usage (AMU).
- Order Tracking & Expediting: Monitor outstanding purchase orders, verify supplier order confirmations and delivery dates, and coordinate expedited or rescheduled deliveries to meet production requirements.
- Purchasing Issue Resolution: Coordinate with suppliers, receiving, quality, and accounting to resolve material shortages, delivery discrepancies, nonconforming materials, and invoice issues.
- New Product Sourcing: Assist with identifying suppliers, obtaining and evaluating quotations (RFQs), comparing pricing and lead times, and coordinating initial material purchases.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Improvement: Work with manufacturing, engineering, sales, and accounting to support material availability, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve purchasing processes.
- Experience: 1–2 years of purchasing, procurement, inventory control, or manufacturing experience preferred; equivalent skills and experience considered.
- Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and ability to learn and navigate MRP/ERP systems.
- Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills and accuracy when reviewing orders, pricing, dates, commissions, and customer documentation.
- Strong mathematical skills, including the ability to evaluate pricing, quantities, lead times, and inventory requirements.
- Familiarity with machined and fabricated parts, electromechanical components, or transformers preferred.
- Ability to interpret purchasing documentation, follow established procedures, and maintain accurate records.
- Communication & Teamwork: Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- Basic negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop positive supplier relationships.
- Time Management: • Ability to work independently on routine purchasing activities while seeking guidance on more complex procurement decisions.
What Team Members Say
“Clean shop, great benefits including flexibility.”
Luis C.
Employee since 1997
“Clean and professional building with a crew of friendly team members working together to achieve goals. The Christmas parties and team building events are also lots of fun!”
Tony B.
Employee since 2010
“Control Concepts allows you to use your years of experience to perform your duties. Leadership takes the time to listen and consider your ideas and concerns for current and future projects.
Stephen W.
Control Concepts is always looking for growth. Especially through innovative new products and markets. The company is family owned, in one facility. Employees are able to interact with vertically everyone.
Control Concepts works towards keeping employees up to date with new equipment and training, and promotes individuals that excel in their duties. The company strives to be competitive with wages, benefits and retention.”
Employee since 2014
“You won’t feel like a number on a spreadsheet. If you want a chance to have a positive impact on your goals and for a company, this is the place.”
Zachary W.
Employee since 2024
Employee Benefits
- Annual bonuses based on corporate profitability and individual performance
- Educational reimbursement for work-related educational programs
- Paid time-off holiday and vacation benefits
- An extra week of paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Medical and dental plans allowing your choice of doctors and dentists
- A Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account program
- Paid short and long term disability programs
- Company-paid group life insurance
- A 401K retirement plan with company matching contributions
As an equal opportunity employer, it is the policy of Control Concepts to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees or applicants for employment without regard to any legally-recognized basis including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniform service member status or any other protected class under federal, state or local law.
