As your dedicated system integrator partner, we make it our business to design, build, program, deliver, and service your automation controls system.
We make controls intuitive and dependable for your industrial plant, water and wastewater facilities, or utility infrastructure.
Capable Team
We hire, train, and retain superb engineers and technicians whose technical knowledge draws on a deep reservoir of field experience.
We believe true controls expertise comes through thousands of hours of time on-site.
Intense Focus
Our team’s commitment is to your system. Our focus is on collaboration through Design, Production, Programming, Start Up, and long-term Service, ensuring you get the right solution for your facility.
We’ll find the innovative answer to your project and service requirements.
Exceptional Responsiveness
Paired with a “must-do” attitude, we respond quickly to your service needs and build long-term relationships that enable the most reliable, cost-effective operation.
We prioritize quality and timeliness so you can trust your system will work when you need it.
SERVICES
Our team averages over 10 years experience a person and includes licensed Professional Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Master Electricians, Computer Science/IT/Networking Engineers, Radio Telemetry Specialists, and Manufacturing Technicians.
These professionals dedicate themselves to addressing your needs above all else.
System Integration
- Deeply versed in automation programming on a wide variety and vintage of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), operator interface terminals (OIT), and data concentrators
- Handle a wide variety of instrumentation including flow, pressure, and level
- Engineer responsible for programming your equipment also leads its startup
Software-Based SCADA Systems
- We work with your operators to provide the intuitive human machine interfaces (HMIs) and out-bound alarm handling you need to ensure continuous plant operation
- Custom programming of software platforms includes establishing the data trending and reporting needed to satisfy your operational and regulatory requirements
Communications & Telemetry
- Ample experience with legacy leased-line systems, fiber optic communications, licensed and unlicensed radios, and cellular communications
- One of our largest systems has over 60 remote sites across rural South Dakota
Consultation
- System owners bring us in during the concept planning phase of a project
- Solution development for critical infrastructure should prioritize technology proven in the field
- We bring that field-tested knowledge, properly incorporating new innovations, to ensure long-term reliability and cost efficiency
Design & Engineering
- In-house team can design any custom hardware solution required
- Specialties include control panels, motor control centers (MCC), variable frequency drives (VFD), soft starters, and motor starters
Fabrication
- Our manufacturing facility maintains full UL 508A and 698A accreditation
- We pride ourselves on testing each piece of equipment leaving our facility to facilitate trouble-free startups and error-free operation
Cybersecurity a growing concern?
Our Automation and Cybersecurity Service Plan (ACSP) continually protects through a layered defense framework and proactive maintenance. See how it can work for you.
Service Territory & Office Locations
We will travel nationally when the job requires.
Our Team
Sr. Sales Engineer
Jeff works with many of our customers in western Minnesota and the Dakotas. Jeff has led our Engineering Teams in the past and has a wealth of technical knowledge.
Sales Engineer
Curt leads our pursuits in southern Minnesota and Iowa and has a deep affinity for solution development, where he has 15+ years of experience.
Sales Engineer
Bob spends his time working closely with our northern Minnesota and western Wisconsin customers. His background in estimating gives him a broad understanding of solutions.
Sales Engineer (MT-based)
Cade provides solutions our customers in Montana and Wyoming can depend on. His background in instrumentation and flow is helpful to customers and our employees alike.
Senior Engineer, PE
Cory interfaces with a majority of our industrial clients. He has done work across North America and tackles many of our most technically complex projects.
Mike McCann
Engineering Manager
Mike manages our Engineering Team and has been with In Control since early on. He still maintains a small portfolio of work, but most of his time is spent nurturing individual engineers.
Chantelle Trousdell
Engineering Manager
Chantelle draws from her deep experience to lead our SCADA Engineering Team. Like Mike, she focuses on growing our engineers while also driving development In Control's SCADA offerings.
Design & Production Manager
Jon keeps the trains running on time in our organization. His teams design, procure, and build the equipment we provide to customers.
Anthony leads our organization and drives us to achieve everyday. His experience as a Marine in Iraq and Afghanistan prepared him to manage a diverse, talented, and committed team.
Graham manages our sales and business development. As an eternal optimist, he works to address internal and external challenges for the team.
In Control is a proud participant in the MN Dual-Training Pipeline partnership, which provides funding that may cover an employee's entire tuition cost for eligible Certificate or Associate Degree programs.
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