Automation Engineer: PLCs, Robotics & Industry 4.0

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Valley (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Valley, NE is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer to design, program, and support industrial automation systems across manufacturing operations, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and vision systems.

This onsite role requires collaboration with manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering teams and may involve up to 25% travel. Strong problem solving, cross-functional teamwork, and experience with Industry 4.0 initiatives are essential as you contribute to

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, robotics, motion control, and industrial networks.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical design software.
• Knowledge of machine safety standards and automation best practices.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

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

Motion control

AutoCAD Electrical

Industrial networks

Safety standards

Industry 4.0

Data integration

Education

Electrical Engineering

Controls Engineering

Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

PLC programming tools

Job description

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Valley, NE is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer to design, program, and support industrial automation systems across manufacturing operations, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and vision systems.

This onsite role requires collaboration with manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering teams and may involve up to 25% travel. Strong problem solving, cross-functional teamwork, and experience with Industry 4.0 initiatives are essential as you contribute to