Automation Controls Engineer - Design & Commissioning

Converge Resources; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Phoenix is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to design and program PLC-based control systems for industrial automation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience, along with 3+ years in controls engineering. Responsibilities include developing and troubleshooting PLC programs, creating HMI and SCADA applications, and supporting system testing and startup. This full-time position requires strong problem-solving skills and hands-on interaction with machinery, ensuring a crucial role in operational success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering.
• Experience with HMI development and control system troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and create electrical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and support PLC-based control systems.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs.
• Create and maintain HMI and SCADA applications.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical drawing

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

HMI software

SCADA systems

Job description

A prominent engineering firm in Phoenix is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to design and program PLC-based control systems for industrial automation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience, along with 3+ years in controls engineering. Responsibilities include developing and troubleshooting PLC programs, creating HMI and SCADA applications, and supporting system testing and startup. This full-time position requires strong problem-solving skills and hands-on interaction with machinery, ensuring a crucial role in operational success.