Automation Controls Engineer — PLC/HMI Design & Commissioning

LVI Associates; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a motivated Controls & Automation Engineer to design, program, and implement automated control systems for industrial clients. You will work on control panel design, PLC/HMI programming, system commissioning, and on-site support to help projects succeed.

Key responsibilities include drafting electrical schematics, developing PLC/HMI programs, creating BOMs, and contributing to documentation. This hands-on role is ideal for growth in automation and industrial controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or related field.
• Basic understanding of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Ignition).
• Exposure to AutoCAD Electrical or similar CAD software.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel occasionally for site installations or client meetings.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing electrical schematics and control panel layouts.
• Develop and test PLC and HMI programs under guidance of senior engineers.
• Contribute to creating BOMs and I/O lists for projects.
• Perform basic system configuration and documentation.
• Participate in assembly, testing, and commissioning of automation systems.
• Collaborate with team to troubleshoot and refine systems during deployment.
• Help prepare and maintain project documentation and manuals.
• Provide on-site support under supervision when required.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical schematics

AutoCAD Electrical

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Ignition

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

LVI Associates is seeking a motivated Controls & Automation Engineer to design, program, and implement automated control systems for industrial clients. You will work on control panel design, PLC/HMI programming, system commissioning, and on-site support to help projects succeed.

Key responsibilities include drafting electrical schematics, developing PLC/HMI programs, creating BOMs, and contributing to documentation. This hands-on role is ideal for growth in automation and industrial controls.