Control System Specialist

ICM Inc; Colwich (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ICM is seeking a Control System Specialist I to program DCS and PLC, design HMI graphics, and assist in startup of automated plants within energy and agriculture sectors. You will help bring electrical designs to life and travel to plant sites as needed.

Ideal candidates have an Associate or technical degree, 1–3 years of DCS/PLC programming, and familiarity with AutoCAD and MS Office. Strong math, attention to detail, and fluent English are essential; travel up to 40% and a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Associates or Technical degree in related field required.
• 1-3 years DCS and PLC programming experience preferred.
• Industrial plant startup experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build the brains of the plant: Develop DCS and PLC programs and design the HMI graphics operators rely on every day.
• Get hands-on in the field: Travel to plant sites to install software and equipment and help verify and start up automated systems.
• Troubleshoot motor control circuits, process instrumentation, and electrical/automation issues at existing plants.
• Be a trusted resource: Support clients, contractors, and field personnel as they bring electrical designs and automation to life.
• Work across teams: Procure materials and equipment and generate electrical material requisitions for projects.
• Bring your ideas: Share new ideas to improve design processes and equipment applications.

Skills

English fluency

Math skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Self supervision after training

Education

Associate/Technical degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Are you ready to see the code you write bring a real-world industrial plant to life? At ICM, you won’t spend your early career on the sidelines. As a Control System Specialist I, you’ll program PLC and DCS systems, build HMI graphics, and help start up the automated plants that are advancing renewable energy and sustaining agriculture. If you’re a curious problem-solver who’s eager to learn, take ownership, and grow alongside a team that invests in its people, we want to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Build the brains of the plant: Develop DCS and PLC programs and design the HMI graphics operators rely on every day.
• Get hands-on in the field: Travel to plant sites to install software and computer equipment and help verify and start up automated industrial control systems.
• Solve real problems: Troubleshoot motor control circuits, process instrumentation, and electrical and automation issues at existing plants.
• Be a trusted resource: Support ICM clients, contractors, and field personnel as they bring electrical designs and automation to life.
• Work across teams: Partner with vendors and other ICM departments to procure materials and equipment, and generate electrical material requisitions for your projects.
• Bring your ideas: Share new ideas and methods to continuously improve our design process and equipment applications.

Where You’ll Grow

• Learn from experienced professionals: Start with hands-on training alongside our Automation and Electrical Engineering team, then build the confidence to work independently.
• Gain experience you can’t get in a classroom: Work on full project life cycles, from programming and HMI design to field installation, startup, and ongoing plant support.
• Broaden your technical toolkit: Build skills across DCS, PLC, HMI, AutoCAD electrical design, motor controls, and process instrumentation.
• See the bigger picture: Collaborate with clients, contractors, vendors, and teams across ICM to understand how an entire industrial project comes together.
• Grow your career with us: At ICM, we foster a culture of empowerment and continuous growth, where your initiative and ideas can open the door to new responsibilities and opportunities.

Education/Certification:

Associates or Technical degree in related field required

Required Knowledge& Experience:

• 1-3 years previous DCS and PLC programming experience preferred
• Industrial plant startup experience preferred

Skills/Abilities:

• Possess excellent computer skills utilizing MS Office products and AutoCAD software
• Strong technical math skills
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision after initial training period
• Acts with honesty and integrity
• Possess fluent verbal and written skills in the English language

Position may require up to 40% travel.

Valid driver's license required.

This job may require lifting of up to 50 pounds seldom.