Automation & Controls Engineer – Industrial Manufacturing

Valmont Industries; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and wellness benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valmont Industries is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer to design, program, and support automation systems in our advanced manufacturing operations at the Omaha area campus. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and vision systems while collaborating with manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering teams.

Up to 25% travel may be required. The role emphasizes developing control documentation, ensuring safety, and driving continuous improvement through automation projects and Industry

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 3-5 years of controls engineering experience in industrial automation.
• Experience with PLC programming, HMI/SCADA systems, robotics, motion control, and industrial networks.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical design software.
• Knowledge of machine safety standards and automation best practices.
• Experience troubleshooting and supporting manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies, data integration, and manufacturing systems.
• Experience in steel fabrication, welding, cutting, forming, assembly, or heavy manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication, project execution, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, troubleshoot, and commission PLC, HMI, SCADA, robotics, motion control, and industrial networking systems.
• Support capital projects involving automated manufacturing equipment, robotic welding, material handling, and fabrication systems.
• Develop controls documentation, electrical schematics, and engineering standards.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Support machine safety, risk assessments, and compliance with applicable industry standards.
• Partner with manufacturing, maintenance, suppliers, and system integrators to deliver automation solutions.
• Support Industry 4.0 initiatives, data collection, connectivity, and process optimization.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps, standardization efforts, and strategic automation initiatives across the organization.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Robotics

Industrial networks

AutoCAD Electrical

Machine safety

Problem solving

Education

Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Valmont Industries is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer to design, program, and support automation systems in our advanced manufacturing operations at the Omaha area campus. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and vision systems while collaborating with manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering teams.

Up to 25% travel may be required. The role emphasizes developing control documentation, ensuring safety, and driving continuous improvement through automation projects and Industry