Automation Controls Engineer - PLC/SCADA Expert | Travel

Process Controls & Instrumentation; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Professional development

Health benefits

Job summary

A technology company in Tampa, Florida, is seeking a Controls Engineer to support automation control systems. Responsibilities include programming, troubleshooting, and improving control systems and equipment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Control Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong technical skills, particularly with Allen Bradley and Siemens hardware, are essential. The ideal candidate will also possess excellent problem-solving abilities and interpersonal skills. This is a full-time position requiring some travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an Engineering role or similar experience.
• Hands-on troubleshooting ability of electrical circuits up to 480VAC.
• Experience with various hardware equipment such as OVATION, Allen Bradley, Siemens, and SCADA platforms.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical panel layouts and wiring schematics for new equipment.
• Program, integrate, troubleshoot, and support PLC, HMI software.
• Investigate and solve automation problems.

Skills

Controls system programming

Troubleshooting electrical circuits

Analytical problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Ovation DCS

SCADA systems (iFIX, RSView, WonderWare)

Job description

A technology company in Tampa, Florida, is seeking a Controls Engineer to support automation control systems. Responsibilities include programming, troubleshooting, and improving control systems and equipment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Control Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong technical skills, particularly with Allen Bradley and Siemens hardware, are essential. The ideal candidate will also possess excellent problem-solving abilities and interpersonal skills. This is a full-time position requiring some travel.