Automation Controls Engineer I

Socket.dev; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus incentives

401(k)

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

PTO and Holiday Pay

Disability and Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Interstates, headquartered in Iowa with projects nationwide, seeks a Control Systems Developer I to design, program, and launch automation solutions for diverse manufacturing clients. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver impactful projects that improve client operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering or instrumentation and controls, plus experience in industrial programming and customer interactions about system requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S.) in Engineering or related field; Instrumentation & Controls focus preferred.
• Or an Associate’s degree (A.A., A.S.) with Instrumentation & Controls emphasis.
• Experience programming in Industrial environments and in startup phases; customer interactions about system requirements.

Responsibilities

• PLC Programming: Develop, test, and implement PLC code for industrial automation systems.
• HMI Development: Design and configure HMI applications for process control and monitoring.
• Project Documentation: Create thorough project descriptions, operator manuals, and change logs.
• Team Collaboration: Work with clients, electrical engineers, control programmers, and IS specialists.
• On-Site Implementation: Commission and launch control systems on-site; provide troubleshooting and operator training.
• Client Interaction: Build lasting relationships by professional communication and anticipating needs.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on industry trends and technologies.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Adapt and grow with the team.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Development

Project Documentation

Team Collaboration

On-Site Implementation

Client Interaction

Continuous Learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Associate degree in Instrumentation & Controls preferred

Job description

Interstates, headquartered in Iowa with projects nationwide, seeks a Control Systems Developer I to design, program, and launch automation solutions for diverse manufacturing clients. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver impactful projects that improve client operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering or instrumentation and controls, plus experience in industrial programming and customer interactions about system requirements.