Control Systems Engineer — PLC/HMI & Field Commissioning

Cogent, Inc; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent, Inc. is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to design and support advanced industrial automation projects. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable control systems from concept through commissioning.

The role combines hardware selection, PLC/HMI/SCADA development, documentation, and on-site or remote commissioning, with travel up to 20% and a mix of office and field work.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or a technical field required.
• Experience in industrial control system design, programming, and integration.
• Familiarity with PLC/HMI platforms (Allen-Bradley preferred).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as project needs require.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial control systems, including hardware selection, schematic design, and programming.
• Develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications.
• Prepare system specifications, I/O lists, and documentation packages.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams for seamless system integration.
• Provide technical support for control panel fabrication, wiring, and testing.
• Conduct on-site or remote system commissioning, testing, and operator training.
• Assist with project management tasks - scope definition, quoting, scheduling, and budget tracking.
• Support sales and estimating teams with control system concepts and scope development.
• Troubleshoot system and instrumentation issues to ensure reliable operation.
• Contribute to standardization and continuous improvement of Cogent's design and engineering practices.

Skills

Industrial control system design

PLC/HMI programming

Instrumentation & VFD integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technical field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

SCADA

Job description

Cogent, Inc. is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to design and support advanced industrial automation projects. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable control systems from concept through commissioning.

The role combines hardware selection, PLC/HMI/SCADA development, documentation, and on-site or remote commissioning, with travel up to 20% and a mix of office and field work.